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From crying in Bali to releasing a single with Sean Kingston, Grace walks us through her transformation into an artist. She shares why leaving her corporate career to travel the world was the only way to deprogram and stop running from her true creativity. She reminds us that false starts aren&#39;t failures, rejection is part of the process, and sometimes it takes 10 years of feeling lost before everything clicks into place. Her story proves that the creative journey is never linear, and the only way forward is to trust yourself, collaborate with intention, and keep building even when you can&#39;t see the finish line.



Follow Grace Hong / Nolo Grace: https://www.instagram.com/nolograce/?hl=en

Parasol Music: https://www.parasolmusic.com



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:40 First Memories of Music and Early Creative Blocks
00:01:48 Journaling as Creative Expression and Escape
00:03:56 Discovering Musical Ancestry and Breaking Through Fear
00:06:21 The Corporate Path and the Illusion of Struggle
00:07:26 Burnout, the Leap, and the Metamorphosis
00:08:47 The Slow Rebirth: Teaching Herself Music from Scratch
00:14:23 Meeting Her Producer Husband and Finding Her Voice
00:18:13 Relationships as Mirrors and Creative Containers
00:23:52 Collaborating with Kate Hudson, Ludacris, and the Olympics
00:28:31 Giving Notes Without Crushing the Artist
00:31:20 From Negative Self-Talk to Love Is Worth It All
00:34:14 Writing Truth: Pain, Beauty, and the Song Called Mother
00:36:29 Turning Fragments into Songs Through Collaboration
00:38:35 Community, Wealth, and the Nomad Journey
00:41:23 Building the Ultimate Creative Project
00:43:53 Ten Years of False Starts and the Album I Exist</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KVCQ5D9R6EKJ7PMYFF01VKQZ</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:20:06 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KVCQ5D9RAR4G6YTBBXSYG6KJ.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags </author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Grace Hong (Nolo Grace) joins Sparkle On to share how creativity became her corporate exit strategy and why building a life aligned with your artistry is worth the decade-long journey. As the founder of Parasol Music, an artist-driven agency and music label with placements in Disney's <em>Moana</em>, <em>Avengers Doomsday</em>, and <em>Avatar Fire and Ash, </em>Grace reveals the winding path from Wall Street to songwriting, production, and vocal direction for projects like the Olympics Closing ceremony with Kate Hudson.</p><p class="text-node">From crying in Bali to releasing a single with Sean Kingston, Grace walks us through her transformation into an artist. She shares why leaving her corporate career to travel the world was the only way to deprogram and stop running from her true creativity. She reminds us that false starts aren't failures, rejection is part of the process, and sometimes it takes 10 years of feeling lost before everything clicks into place. Her story proves that the creative journey is never linear, and the only way forward is to trust yourself, collaborate with intention, and keep building even when you can't see the finish line.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Follow Grace Hong / Nolo Grace: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/nolograce/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/nolograce/?hl=en</a></p><p class="text-node">Parasol Music: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.parasolmusic.com">https://www.parasolmusic.com</a></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:00:40</strong> First Memories of Music and Early Creative Blocks</li><li><strong>00:01:48</strong> Journaling as Creative Expression and Escape</li><li><strong>00:03:56</strong> Discovering Musical Ancestry and Breaking Through Fear</li><li><strong>00:06:21</strong> The Corporate Path and the Illusion of Struggle</li><li><strong>00:07:26</strong> Burnout, the Leap, and the Metamorphosis</li><li><strong>00:08:47</strong> The Slow Rebirth: Teaching Herself Music from Scratch</li><li><strong>00:14:23</strong> Meeting Her Producer Husband and Finding Her Voice</li><li><strong>00:18:13</strong> Relationships as Mirrors and Creative Containers</li><li><strong>00:23:52</strong> Collaborating with Kate Hudson, Ludacris, and the Olympics</li><li><strong>00:28:31</strong> Giving Notes Without Crushing the Artist</li><li><strong>00:31:20</strong> From Negative Self-Talk to Love Is Worth It All</li><li><strong>00:34:14</strong> Writing Truth: Pain, Beauty, and the Song Called Mother</li><li><strong>00:36:29</strong> Turning Fragments into Songs Through Collaboration</li><li><strong>00:38:35</strong> Community, Wealth, and the Nomad Journey</li><li><strong>00:41:23</strong> Building the Ultimate Creative Project</li><li><strong>00:43:53</strong> Ten Years of False Starts and the Album I Exist</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Grace Hong — How Creativity Became Her Corporate Exit Strategy</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags </itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KVCQ9F630AP40MS6Q79KGWAE/sparkle_social_media_posts__2_.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2768</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Grace Hong (Nolo Grace) joins Sparkle On to share how creativity became her corporate exit strategy and why building a life aligned with your artistry is worth the decade-long journey. As the founder of Parasol Music, an artist-driven agency and music label with placements in Disney&#39;s Moana, Avengers Doomsday, and Avatar Fire and Ash, Grace reveals the winding path from Wall Street to songwriting, production, and vocal direction for projects like the Olympics Closing ceremony with Kate Hudson.

From crying in Bali to releasing a single with Sean Kingston, Grace walks us through her transformation into an artist. She shares why leaving her corporate career to travel the world was the only way to deprogram and stop running from her true creativity. She reminds us that false starts aren&#39;t failures, rejection is part of the process, and sometimes it takes 10 years of feeling lost before everything clicks into place. Her story proves that the creative journey is never linear, and the only way forward is to trust yourself, collaborate with intention, and keep building even when you can&#39;t see the finish line.



Follow Grace Hong / Nolo Grace: https://www.instagram.com/nolograce/?hl=en

Parasol Music: https://www.parasolmusic.com



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:40 First Memories of Music and Early Creative Blocks
00:01:48 Journaling as Creative Expression and Escape
00:03:56 Discovering Musical Ancestry and Breaking Through Fear
00:06:21 The Corporate Path and the Illusion of Struggle
00:07:26 Burnout, the Leap, and the Metamorphosis
00:08:47 The Slow Rebirth: Teaching Herself Music from Scratch
00:14:23 Meeting Her Producer Husband and Finding Her Voice
00:18:13 Relationships as Mirrors and Creative Containers
00:23:52 Collaborating with Kate Hudson, Ludacris, and the Olympics
00:28:31 Giving Notes Without Crushing the Artist
00:31:20 From Negative Self-Talk to Love Is Worth It All
00:34:14 Writing Truth: Pain, Beauty, and the Song Called Mother
00:36:29 Turning Fragments into Songs Through Collaboration
00:38:35 Community, Wealth, and the Nomad Journey
00:41:23 Building the Ultimate Creative Project
00:43:53 Ten Years of False Starts and the Album I Exist</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KVCQ89ZZG0JH7TKKBRQVVJSE/screenshot_2026-06-17_at_11.38.17_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KVDTPJCPY846BCZQ2HN1H98F/2606_dj_grace__1_-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Alanna Bennett — Crafting Teen Stories In Hollywood from XO Kitty to The Education of Kia Greer</title><description>Author and screenwriter Alanna Bennett joins Sparkle On to discuss her debut novel The Education of Kia Greer, her work on Netflix&#39;s XO Kitty, and why teen stories remain some of the most powerful narratives in Hollywood. From her journalism days at BuzzFeed News to breaking into the writers&#39; room, Alanna shares how she carved out a career telling young adult rom-com stories that center young Black women, queer characters, and the messy, beautiful crossroads of girlhood.

Alanna reveals how a pandemic rewatch of Keeping Up with the Kardashians sparked the idea for The Education of Kia Greer, a novel about a 16-year-old reality TV star who dreams of a normal life. She explains how she researched narcissistic family dynamics, the dehumanization of young women in the public eye, and the specific terror of growing up famous without choosing it.

This episode explores the vulnerability required to be a full-time artist, the constant negotiation between authenticity and commercial demands, and why Alanna believes that losing a job for staying true to your values is better than selling a piece of your soul. She reminds us that rejection never stops, and that the only way forward is to stop avoiding the writing and start putting yourself out there. Alanna&#39;s work proves that the stories we&#39;re most afraid to tell are often the ones that matter most.

Read The Education of Kia Greer: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739902/the-education-of-kia-greer-by-alanna-bennett/

Follow Alanna Bennett: https://www.instagram.com/alanabennett



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:04 Finding Her Story Beat: The Young Adult Rom-Com Niche
00:02:27 Convincing Hollywood That Teen Stories Matter
00:03:59 Playing Pretend and the Power of Jenny Han Characters
00:09:34 The Twilight Between Childhood and Adulthood
00:11:41 Casting, Representation, and Fighting for Characters
00:14:01 Knowing When Not to Compromise
00:16:39 The Birth of Kia Greer: A Pandemic Rewatch and Kylie Jenner
00:19:25 Dehumanization, Celebrity Culture, and Online Discourse
00:21:55 Making It Her Own: Beyond Kardashian Fanfic
00:24:43 Researching Complex Relationships and Narcissistic Mothers
00:27:24 One Wild and Precious Life: Mary Oliver and Agency
00:29:21 The Three E&#39;s: Exploration, Expression, and Elation
00:31:54 The Rat King Metaphor: Collaboration in the Writer&#39;s Room
00:34:08 Kitty&#39;s Exploration and the Yuri Crush
00:35:17 Advice for Young Writers: There&#39;s No Exact Path
00:39:33 Overcoming Fear: The Day She Stopped Being Afraid to Write
00:43:46 Stepping Into the Light Every Day
00:45:58 What&#39;s Next and Where to Find the Book</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KTQP0J1W05298RM662CJM7KQ</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KTQP0J1WH4RVYDWR4VF5ZZ1M.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags</author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Author and screenwriter Alanna Bennett joins Sparkle On to discuss her debut novel <em>The Education of Kia Greer</em>, her work on Netflix's <em>XO Kitty</em>, and why teen stories remain some of the most powerful narratives in Hollywood. From her journalism days at BuzzFeed News to breaking into the writers' room, Alanna shares how she carved out a career telling young adult rom-com stories that center young Black women, queer characters, and the messy, beautiful crossroads of girlhood.</p><p class="text-node">Alanna reveals how a pandemic rewatch of <em>Keeping Up with the Kardashians</em> sparked the idea for <em>The Education of Kia Greer</em>, a novel about a 16-year-old reality TV star who dreams of a normal life. She explains how she researched narcissistic family dynamics, the dehumanization of young women in the public eye, and the specific terror of growing up famous without choosing it.</p><p class="text-node">This episode explores the vulnerability required to be a full-time artist, the constant negotiation between authenticity and commercial demands, and why Alanna believes that losing a job for staying true to your values is better than selling a piece of your soul. She reminds us that rejection never stops, and that the only way forward is to stop avoiding the writing and start putting yourself out there. Alanna's work proves that the stories we're most afraid to tell are often the ones that matter most.</p><p class="text-node">Read <em>The Education of Kia Greer</em>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739902/the-education-of-kia-greer-by-alanna-bennett/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739902/the-education-of-kia-greer-by-alanna-bennett/</a></p><p class="text-node">Follow Alanna Bennett: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/alanabennett">https://www.instagram.com/alanabennett</a></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:01:04</strong> Finding Her Story Beat: The Young Adult Rom-Com Niche</li><li><strong>00:02:27</strong> Convincing Hollywood That Teen Stories Matter</li><li><strong>00:03:59</strong> Playing Pretend and the Power of Jenny Han Characters</li><li><strong>00:09:34</strong> The Twilight Between Childhood and Adulthood</li><li><strong>00:11:41</strong> Casting, Representation, and Fighting for Characters</li><li><strong>00:14:01</strong> Knowing When Not to Compromise</li><li><strong>00:16:39</strong> The Birth of Kia Greer: A Pandemic Rewatch and Kylie Jenner</li><li><strong>00:19:25</strong> Dehumanization, Celebrity Culture, and Online Discourse</li><li><strong>00:21:55</strong> Making It Her Own: Beyond Kardashian Fanfic</li><li><strong>00:24:43</strong> Researching Complex Relationships and Narcissistic Mothers</li><li><strong>00:27:24</strong> One Wild and Precious Life: Mary Oliver and Agency</li><li><strong>00:29:21</strong> The Three E's: Exploration, Expression, and Elation</li><li><strong>00:31:54</strong> The Rat King Metaphor: Collaboration in the Writer's Room</li><li><strong>00:34:08</strong> Kitty's Exploration and the Yuri Crush</li><li><strong>00:35:17</strong> Advice for Young Writers: There's No Exact Path</li><li><strong>00:39:33</strong> Overcoming Fear: The Day She Stopped Being Afraid to Write</li><li><strong>00:43:46</strong> Stepping Into the Light Every Day</li><li><strong>00:45:58</strong> What's Next and Where to Find the Book</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Alanna Bennett — Crafting Teen Stories In Hollywood from XO Kitty to The Education of Kia Greer</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags</itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KTQRBVFB0JN5QJ2V7NN2Z1A6/podcast_cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2790</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Author and screenwriter Alanna Bennett joins Sparkle On to discuss her debut novel The Education of Kia Greer, her work on Netflix&#39;s XO Kitty, and why teen stories remain some of the most powerful narratives in Hollywood. From her journalism days at BuzzFeed News to breaking into the writers&#39; room, Alanna shares how she carved out a career telling young adult rom-com stories that center young Black women, queer characters, and the messy, beautiful crossroads of girlhood.

Alanna reveals how a pandemic rewatch of Keeping Up with the Kardashians sparked the idea for The Education of Kia Greer, a novel about a 16-year-old reality TV star who dreams of a normal life. She explains how she researched narcissistic family dynamics, the dehumanization of young women in the public eye, and the specific terror of growing up famous without choosing it.

This episode explores the vulnerability required to be a full-time artist, the constant negotiation between authenticity and commercial demands, and why Alanna believes that losing a job for staying true to your values is better than selling a piece of your soul. She reminds us that rejection never stops, and that the only way forward is to stop avoiding the writing and start putting yourself out there. Alanna&#39;s work proves that the stories we&#39;re most afraid to tell are often the ones that matter most.

Read The Education of Kia Greer: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739902/the-education-of-kia-greer-by-alanna-bennett/

Follow Alanna Bennett: https://www.instagram.com/alanabennett



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:04 Finding Her Story Beat: The Young Adult Rom-Com Niche
00:02:27 Convincing Hollywood That Teen Stories Matter
00:03:59 Playing Pretend and the Power of Jenny Han Characters
00:09:34 The Twilight Between Childhood and Adulthood
00:11:41 Casting, Representation, and Fighting for Characters
00:14:01 Knowing When Not to Compromise
00:16:39 The Birth of Kia Greer: A Pandemic Rewatch and Kylie Jenner
00:19:25 Dehumanization, Celebrity Culture, and Online Discourse
00:21:55 Making It Her Own: Beyond Kardashian Fanfic
00:24:43 Researching Complex Relationships and Narcissistic Mothers
00:27:24 One Wild and Precious Life: Mary Oliver and Agency
00:29:21 The Three E&#39;s: Exploration, Expression, and Elation
00:31:54 The Rat King Metaphor: Collaboration in the Writer&#39;s Room
00:34:08 Kitty&#39;s Exploration and the Yuri Crush
00:35:17 Advice for Young Writers: There&#39;s No Exact Path
00:39:33 Overcoming Fear: The Day She Stopped Being Afraid to Write
00:43:46 Stepping Into the Light Every Day
00:45:58 What&#39;s Next and Where to Find the Book</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KTQRBM82PJSKTEPJVJDBPG7S/screenshot_2026-06-09_at_7.49.39_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KTQP0RWZVKQHP4DFH32CZ0W8/2606_dj_alanna_bennett-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>El Rose — Writing Rage, Mythology, and Sexuality Through Music</title><description>Being fierce has always been part of her presence. El Rose joins Sparkle On to share her journey from being a bedroom musician to a performer who has learned to channel rage, mythology, and sexuality through music. Her former identity left little room for creative exploration—until a lonely period in San Francisco led her to a guitar shop, a louder voice, and eventually Austin&#39;s thriving music scene.
El unpacks her Gothic noir aesthetic and femme fatale persona, drawing inspiration from biblical figures such as Mary Magdalene and mythological goddesses such as Circe. She explains how female sexuality has been weaponized throughout history, and why her music reclaims that power with unapologetic rage. This episode dives into the chokehold of creation, the isolation of being misunderstood by those closest to you, and why playing electric guitar in public for the first time is exactly the kind of intensity that fuels her art. El reminds us that we are all meant to create — and that magic happens when we stop overthinking and let it out.
Follow El Rose: https://www.instagram.com/elrosemusic__
New Single Technicolor: https://open.spotify.com/track/6robqey5ABEDaaJAybGruR?si=yNFH8bwuQmOTDglfT_GI5w
Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:00 The Hidden Identity: From Soccer to Songwriting
00:02:45 The San Francisco Turning Point and Moving to Austin
00:04:26 Fashion, Expression, and the Femme Fatale Aesthetic
00:09:49 Writing Rage: Mythology, Goddesses, and Scorned Women
00:11:09 Catholic Upbringing and the Absence of Women
00:13:30 Mary Magdalene, Sexual Shame, and Reclaiming Power
00:16:23 Sexual Energy as Creative Energy
00:21:03 Crafting Sound Through Mood Boards and Movie References
00:27:58 The Late Bloomer Advantage and Breaking the Rules
00:38:40 The Chokehold of Creation and Letting Go
00:46:39 Feeling Everything: The Artist&#39;s Role and Magic of Creation</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KT5JJFN6KVPN20JTTBWSMH4H</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KT5JJFN6SYWPQTXXRMXX9XWW.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags</author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Being fierce has always been part of her presence. El Rose joins Sparkle On to share her journey from being a  bedroom musician to a performer who has learned to channel rage, mythology, and sexuality through music. Her former identity left little room for creative exploration—until a lonely period in San Francisco led her to a guitar shop, a louder voice, and eventually Austin's thriving music scene.</p><p class="text-node">El unpacks her Gothic noir aesthetic and femme fatale persona, drawing inspiration from biblical figures such as Mary Magdalene and mythological goddesses such as Circe. She explains how female sexuality has been weaponized throughout history, and why her music reclaims that power with unapologetic rage. This episode dives into the chokehold of creation, the isolation of being misunderstood by those closest to you, and why playing electric guitar in public for the first time is exactly the kind of intensity that fuels her art. El reminds us that we are all meant to create — and that magic happens when we stop overthinking and let it out.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Follow El Rose: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/elrosemusic__">https://www.instagram.com/elrosemusic__</a></p><p class="text-node">New Single Technicolor: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6robqey5ABEDaaJAybGruR?si=yNFH8bwuQmOTDglfT_GI5w">https://open.spotify.com/track/6robqey5ABEDaaJAybGruR?si=yNFH8bwuQmOTDglfT_GI5w</a></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:01:00</strong> The Hidden Identity: From Soccer to Songwriting</li><li><strong>00:02:45</strong> The San Francisco Turning Point and Moving to Austin</li><li><strong>00:04:26</strong> Fashion, Expression, and the Femme Fatale Aesthetic</li><li><strong>00:09:49</strong> Writing Rage: Mythology, Goddesses, and Scorned Women</li><li><strong>00:11:09</strong> Catholic Upbringing and the Absence of Women</li><li><strong>00:13:30</strong> Mary Magdalene, Sexual Shame, and Reclaiming Power</li><li><strong>00:16:23</strong> Sexual Energy as Creative Energy</li><li><strong>00:21:03</strong> Crafting Sound Through Mood Boards and Movie References</li><li><strong>00:27:58</strong> The Late Bloomer Advantage and Breaking the Rules</li><li><strong>00:38:40</strong> The Chokehold of Creation and Letting Go</li><li><strong>00:46:39</strong> Feeling Everything: The Artist's Role and Magic of Creation</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>El Rose — Writing Rage, Mythology, and Sexuality Through Music</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags</itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KT5K2C3V44FF87H211X0QHSC/podcast_cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3063</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Being fierce has always been part of her presence. El Rose joins Sparkle On to share her journey from being a bedroom musician to a performer who has learned to channel rage, mythology, and sexuality through music. Her former identity left little room for creative exploration—until a lonely period in San Francisco led her to a guitar shop, a louder voice, and eventually Austin&#39;s thriving music scene.
El unpacks her Gothic noir aesthetic and femme fatale persona, drawing inspiration from biblical figures such as Mary Magdalene and mythological goddesses such as Circe. She explains how female sexuality has been weaponized throughout history, and why her music reclaims that power with unapologetic rage. This episode dives into the chokehold of creation, the isolation of being misunderstood by those closest to you, and why playing electric guitar in public for the first time is exactly the kind of intensity that fuels her art. El reminds us that we are all meant to create — and that magic happens when we stop overthinking and let it out.
Follow El Rose: https://www.instagram.com/elrosemusic__
New Single Technicolor: https://open.spotify.com/track/6robqey5ABEDaaJAybGruR?si=yNFH8bwuQmOTDglfT_GI5w
Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:00 The Hidden Identity: From Soccer to Songwriting
00:02:45 The San Francisco Turning Point and Moving to Austin
00:04:26 Fashion, Expression, and the Femme Fatale Aesthetic
00:09:49 Writing Rage: Mythology, Goddesses, and Scorned Women
00:11:09 Catholic Upbringing and the Absence of Women
00:13:30 Mary Magdalene, Sexual Shame, and Reclaiming Power
00:16:23 Sexual Energy as Creative Energy
00:21:03 Crafting Sound Through Mood Boards and Movie References
00:27:58 The Late Bloomer Advantage and Breaking the Rules
00:38:40 The Chokehold of Creation and Letting Go
00:46:39 Feeling Everything: The Artist&#39;s Role and Magic of Creation</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KT5K0M08XH36BXFP63MCD9MT/screenshot_2026-06-02_at_9.53.20_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KT5JTM2W52TFH6ZCF5D2G96E/2606_dj_el_rose-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Sarah Wang — New Skin: A Mother-Daughter Story of Plastic Surgery&#39;s Dark Side</title><description>Named one of Apple&#39;s Best Books of May, debut novelist Sarah Wang joins Sparkle On to discuss her novel New Skin — a visceral exploration of plastic surgery addiction, immigrant identity, and an intense mother-daughter relationship set in Los Angeles. Sarah reveals how she spent over a decade crafting a story that uses the world of reality TV and botched plastic surgery as a lens to examine class and debt in America.

Sarah shares her process of rewriting entire subplots even after selling the book, from navigating rejection with determination to knowing when to protect the beating heart of a story while staying open to critique. She proves that you only need one yes, and that the stories we&#39;re most obsessed with are the ones worth telling.



Read New Skin: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sarah-wang/new-skin/9780316607704/?lens=little-brown

Follow Sarah Wang: https://www.instagram.com/daikonoclast/



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:10 LA, Plastic Surgery, and the Spark for New Skin
00:02:50 Not a Cautionary Tale: Addiction, Class, and Debt in America
00:04:46 The Ten-Year Journey and Internal Pressure
00:06:47 Plot Building Through Revision and Rewriting
00:08:21 The Power of Community and Workshopping
00:13:39 Writing Is Not Therapy: Universal Truths in New Skin
00:16:46 Crafting Dialogue and Character Through Revision
00:18:02 Research, Reality TV, and Avoiding Replication
00:22:56 COVID, Scapegoating, and Game Theory on Reality TV
00:26:35 Writing From What Keeps You Up at Night
00:28:12 Letting Go and Embracing Reader Interpretations
00:29:52 Determination, Rejection, and Only Needing One Yes
00:31:36 Holding Onto the Core and What&#39;s Next</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KSNYSCJPG5QDDYR2Q8YYJWFZ</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KSNYSCJPNFAKG0Z7E6DWS09N.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags</author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Named one of Apple's Best Books of May, debut novelist Sarah Wang joins Sparkle On to discuss her novel <em>New Skin</em> — a visceral exploration of plastic surgery addiction, immigrant identity, and an intense mother-daughter relationship set in Los Angeles. Sarah reveals how she spent over a decade crafting a story that uses the world of reality TV and botched plastic surgery as a lens to examine class and debt in America.</p><p class="text-node">Sarah shares her process of rewriting entire subplots even after selling the book, from navigating rejection with determination to knowing when to protect the beating heart of a story while staying open to critique. She proves that you only need one yes, and that the stories we're most obsessed with are the ones worth telling.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Read <em>New Skin</em>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sarah-wang/new-skin/9780316607704/?lens=little-brown">https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sarah-wang/new-skin/9780316607704/?lens=little-brown</a></p><p class="text-node">Follow Sarah Wang: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/daikonoclast/">https://www.instagram.com/daikonoclast/</a></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:01:10</strong> LA, Plastic Surgery, and the Spark for New Skin</li><li><strong>00:02:50</strong> Not a Cautionary Tale: Addiction, Class, and Debt in America</li><li><strong>00:04:46</strong> The Ten-Year Journey and Internal Pressure</li><li><strong>00:06:47</strong> Plot Building Through Revision and Rewriting</li><li><strong>00:08:21</strong> The Power of Community and Workshopping</li><li><strong>00:13:39</strong> Writing Is Not Therapy: Universal Truths in New Skin</li><li><strong>00:16:46</strong> Crafting Dialogue and Character Through Revision</li><li><strong>00:18:02</strong> Research, Reality TV, and Avoiding Replication</li><li><strong>00:22:56</strong> COVID, Scapegoating, and Game Theory on Reality TV</li><li><strong>00:26:35</strong> Writing From What Keeps You Up at Night</li><li><strong>00:28:12</strong> Letting Go and Embracing Reader Interpretations</li><li><strong>00:29:52</strong> Determination, Rejection, and Only Needing One Yes</li><li><strong>00:31:36</strong> Holding Onto the Core and What's Next</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Sarah Wang — New Skin: A Mother-Daughter Story of Plastic Surgery&#39;s Dark Side</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags</itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KSPCRRW25VD9WNSHHVDA252R/sparkle_social_media_posts__2_.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2106</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Named one of Apple&#39;s Best Books of May, debut novelist Sarah Wang joins Sparkle On to discuss her novel New Skin — a visceral exploration of plastic surgery addiction, immigrant identity, and an intense mother-daughter relationship set in Los Angeles. Sarah reveals how she spent over a decade crafting a story that uses the world of reality TV and botched plastic surgery as a lens to examine class and debt in America.

Sarah shares her process of rewriting entire subplots even after selling the book, from navigating rejection with determination to knowing when to protect the beating heart of a story while staying open to critique. She proves that you only need one yes, and that the stories we&#39;re most obsessed with are the ones worth telling.



Read New Skin: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sarah-wang/new-skin/9780316607704/?lens=little-brown

Follow Sarah Wang: https://www.instagram.com/daikonoclast/



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:10 LA, Plastic Surgery, and the Spark for New Skin
00:02:50 Not a Cautionary Tale: Addiction, Class, and Debt in America
00:04:46 The Ten-Year Journey and Internal Pressure
00:06:47 Plot Building Through Revision and Rewriting
00:08:21 The Power of Community and Workshopping
00:13:39 Writing Is Not Therapy: Universal Truths in New Skin
00:16:46 Crafting Dialogue and Character Through Revision
00:18:02 Research, Reality TV, and Avoiding Replication
00:22:56 COVID, Scapegoating, and Game Theory on Reality TV
00:26:35 Writing From What Keeps You Up at Night
00:28:12 Letting Go and Embracing Reader Interpretations
00:29:52 Determination, Rejection, and Only Needing One Yes
00:31:36 Holding Onto the Core and What&#39;s Next</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KSPCPZK044R5XG5CWHTYNTSA/screenshot_2026-05-27_at_9.15.07_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KSQBP7HSMMWQESMAH878D5JQ/2605_dj_sarah_wang-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Solo Devi Jags Episode — Building Sparkle In Public, The Vision, &amp; The Punk Rock Era</title><description>Devi Jags flips the mic and lets herself be interviewed for the first time, revealing the raw, unfiltered origin story of Sparkle On. From surviving violent events in college and rediscovering her fire through writing, Devi unpacks how creativity became her lifeline and why she refuses to let anyone define themselves by a single identity.

This solo episode dives into the messy, relentless, punk rock era of building a movement from scratch. Devi gets honest about the loneliness of wearing every hat, and what she&#39;s building behind the scenes beyond the podcast, and how the Sparkle movement is for that young girl who once felt like nothing.

She reminds us that magic exists, flying is possible, and the only way forward is to journal, lose control, and try, even when you&#39;re terrified of failing.

This is Sparkle On at its most vulnerable, and defiant.



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:50 The Origin Story of Sparkle
00:03:25 The Accidental Podcaster
00:06:41 The Reality of Podcasting
00:11:41 When Writing Works But the Podcast Doesn&#39;t
00:13:52 The Art of the Interview and Capturing Sparkle
00:15:06 Following Obsessions and Trusting Your Taste
00:17:58 Season Three and Doubling Down on Creativity
00:19:07 The Punk Rock Era: Rebelling Against Templates
00:22:41 Why This Movement Matters
00:25:42 Living in Alignment and Finding Purpose
00:29:56 Who This Podcast Is Really For
00:34:00 Inspiration, Action, and Believing in Magic
00:35:55 Building Something Bigger in Public
00:37:56 The Power of Songwriting and Storytelling
00:39:49 Journal Every Day</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KSKKBG739KDS9RJ7CM2HJC9F</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 19:45:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KSKKBG7388RBSBYNB3EA1CT7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags</author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Devi Jags flips the mic and lets herself be interviewed for the first time, revealing the raw, unfiltered origin story of Sparkle On. From surviving violent events in college and rediscovering her fire through writing, Devi unpacks how creativity became her lifeline and why she refuses to let anyone define themselves by a single identity.</p><p class="text-node">This solo episode dives into the messy, relentless, punk rock era of building a movement from scratch. Devi gets honest about the loneliness of wearing every hat, and what she's building behind the scenes beyond the podcast, and how the Sparkle movement is for that young girl who once felt like nothing.</p><p class="text-node">She reminds us that magic exists, flying is possible, and the only way forward is to journal, lose control, and try, even when you're terrified of failing.</p><p class="text-node">This is Sparkle On at its most vulnerable, and defiant.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:00:50</strong> The Origin Story of Sparkle</li><li><strong>00:03:25</strong> The Accidental Podcaster</li><li><strong>00:06:41</strong> The Reality of Podcasting</li><li><strong>00:11:41</strong> When Writing Works But the Podcast Doesn't</li><li><strong>00:13:52</strong> The Art of the Interview and Capturing Sparkle</li><li><strong>00:15:06</strong> Following Obsessions and Trusting Your Taste</li><li><strong>00:17:58</strong> Season Three and Doubling Down on Creativity</li><li><strong>00:19:07</strong> The Punk Rock Era: Rebelling Against Templates</li><li><strong>00:22:41</strong> Why This Movement Matters</li><li><strong>00:25:42</strong> Living in Alignment and Finding Purpose</li><li><strong>00:29:56</strong> Who This Podcast Is Really For</li><li><strong>00:34:00</strong> Inspiration, Action, and Believing in Magic</li><li><strong>00:35:55</strong> Building Something Bigger in Public</li><li><strong>00:37:56</strong> The Power of Songwriting and Storytelling</li><li><strong>00:39:49</strong> Journal Every Day</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Solo Devi Jags Episode — Building Sparkle In Public, The Vision, &amp; The Punk Rock Era</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags</itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KSMTQJJ16575WFRDR06Q756V/sparkle_social_media_posts__2_.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2526</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Devi Jags flips the mic and lets herself be interviewed for the first time, revealing the raw, unfiltered origin story of Sparkle On. From surviving violent events in college and rediscovering her fire through writing, Devi unpacks how creativity became her lifeline and why she refuses to let anyone define themselves by a single identity.

This solo episode dives into the messy, relentless, punk rock era of building a movement from scratch. Devi gets honest about the loneliness of wearing every hat, and what she&#39;s building behind the scenes beyond the podcast, and how the Sparkle movement is for that young girl who once felt like nothing.

She reminds us that magic exists, flying is possible, and the only way forward is to journal, lose control, and try, even when you&#39;re terrified of failing.

This is Sparkle On at its most vulnerable, and defiant.



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:50 The Origin Story of Sparkle
00:03:25 The Accidental Podcaster
00:06:41 The Reality of Podcasting
00:11:41 When Writing Works But the Podcast Doesn&#39;t
00:13:52 The Art of the Interview and Capturing Sparkle
00:15:06 Following Obsessions and Trusting Your Taste
00:17:58 Season Three and Doubling Down on Creativity
00:19:07 The Punk Rock Era: Rebelling Against Templates
00:22:41 Why This Movement Matters
00:25:42 Living in Alignment and Finding Purpose
00:29:56 Who This Podcast Is Really For
00:34:00 Inspiration, Action, and Believing in Magic
00:35:55 Building Something Bigger in Public
00:37:56 The Power of Songwriting and Storytelling
00:39:49 Journal Every Day</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KSNCZ33TDEVRYXJ4R0C4RDD4/screenshot_2026-05-27_at_12.00.24_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KSN1H02G290079TYNEP8N8JV/2605_dj_soloepisode-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Joy Melan — Finding Songwriting Freedom Through Fantasy</title><description>Singer-songwriter Joy Melan joins Sparkle On to share how fantasy and intentional melancholy fuel her transcendent old pop sound. From discovering her voice at 17 through poetry to performing with her band, The Wild, across Austin&#39;s collaborative music scene, she describes the delicate art of writing songs that help her listeners safely revisit their pain. 

From Lady Gaga&#39;s unapologetic expression to the fashion rebellion of early 2000s movie heroines, Joy&#39;s style is entirely tied to her sound. In this episode, she explains how she dresses for the vision of her music, how she navigates a song’s story, and why her newest creative challenge is learning to write from a place of happiness rather than tragedy.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KS3AN9CSB21JS4ARXVC31SJZ</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:59:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KS3AN9CSG4H5KY235XM4P3SA.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags</author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Singer-songwriter Joy Melan joins Sparkle On to share how fantasy and intentional melancholy fuel her transcendent old pop sound. From discovering her voice at 17 through poetry to performing with her band, The Wild, across Austin's collaborative music scene, she describes the delicate art of writing songs that help her listeners safely revisit their pain. </p><p class="text-node">From Lady Gaga's unapologetic expression to the fashion rebellion of early 2000s movie heroines, Joy's style is entirely tied to her sound. In this episode, she explains how she dresses for the vision of her music, how she navigates a song’s story, and why her newest creative challenge is learning to write from a place of happiness rather than tragedy.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Joy Melan — Finding Songwriting Freedom Through Fantasy</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags</itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KS3EMAAMEG59NJ475TAX2YBE/screenshot_2024-03-25_at_9.11.50_am.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2015</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Singer-songwriter Joy Melan joins Sparkle On to share how fantasy and intentional melancholy fuel her transcendent old pop sound. From discovering her voice at 17 through poetry to performing with her band, The Wild, across Austin&#39;s collaborative music scene, she describes the delicate art of writing songs that help her listeners safely revisit their pain. 

From Lady Gaga&#39;s unapologetic expression to the fashion rebellion of early 2000s movie heroines, Joy&#39;s style is entirely tied to her sound. In this episode, she explains how she dresses for the vision of her music, how she navigates a song’s story, and why her newest creative challenge is learning to write from a place of happiness rather than tragedy.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KS3EK83REH6AT1VSVH55PGPY/screenshot_2026-05-20_at_12.42.38_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KS3B1W362QRXTYS80QYPPYQE/2605_dj_joy_melan-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Brian Menke — Painting His Way To Healing</title><description>Brian Menke joins Sparkle On to share his journey from depression to healing through painting and music. A college friend of Devi&#39;s from Xavier University, Brian, opens up about the dark years when he lacked emotional outlets, turning to partying and self-destructive patterns. 

Years later, Brian discusses how creativity became his lifeline, teaching us that art is “expression, not perfection.” He shares the interplay between his painting and songwriting, how Austin&#39;s collaborative creative community gave him permission to fully embrace his authentic self, and proves that our deepest wounds can become our most beautiful work.



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:54 College Depression and Early Struggles
00:04:00 The Creative Superpower and Self-Destruction
00:06:28 The Paintbrush Moment 
00:08:34 Music and Painting as Different Expressions
00:11:10 Moving to Austin and Finding Permission
00:12:51 Toxic Masculinity and Embracing Feminine Energy
00:20:22 Expression Not Perfection: Teaching Art
00:18:17 The Blank Canvas and Trusting the Process
00:32:49 Vulnerability, Snapshots, and Helping One Person
00:36:36 What&#39;s Next and Touch the Art Show</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KRFVYSFRXKQVB497GEM3S4KZ</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KRFVYSFRJZMVP7BXVPZSPACM.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags </author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Brian Menke joins Sparkle On to share his journey from depression to healing through painting and music. A college friend of Devi's from Xavier University, Brian, opens up about the dark years when he lacked emotional outlets, turning to partying and self-destructive patterns. </p><p class="text-node">Years later, Brian discusses how creativity became his lifeline, teaching us that art is “expression, not perfection.” He shares the interplay between his painting and songwriting, how Austin's collaborative creative community gave him permission to fully embrace his authentic self, and proves that our deepest wounds can become our most beautiful work.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:00:54</strong> College Depression and Early Struggles</li><li><strong>00:04:00</strong> The Creative Superpower and Self-Destruction</li><li><strong>00:06:28</strong> The Paintbrush Moment </li><li><strong>00:08:34</strong> Music and Painting as Different Expressions</li><li><strong>00:11:10</strong> Moving to Austin and Finding Permission</li><li><strong>00:12:51</strong> Toxic Masculinity and Embracing Feminine Energy</li><li><strong>00:20:22</strong> Expression Not Perfection: Teaching Art</li><li><strong>00:18:17</strong> The Blank Canvas and Trusting the Process</li><li><strong>00:32:49</strong> Vulnerability, Snapshots, and Helping One Person</li><li><strong>00:36:36</strong> What's Next and Touch the Art Show</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Brian Menke — Painting His Way To Healing</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags </itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KRG2SWW32P2PECTDY9NAXJVV/sparkle_social_media_posts__2_.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2426</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Brian Menke joins Sparkle On to share his journey from depression to healing through painting and music. A college friend of Devi&#39;s from Xavier University, Brian, opens up about the dark years when he lacked emotional outlets, turning to partying and self-destructive patterns. 

Years later, Brian discusses how creativity became his lifeline, teaching us that art is “expression, not perfection.” He shares the interplay between his painting and songwriting, how Austin&#39;s collaborative creative community gave him permission to fully embrace his authentic self, and proves that our deepest wounds can become our most beautiful work.



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:54 College Depression and Early Struggles
00:04:00 The Creative Superpower and Self-Destruction
00:06:28 The Paintbrush Moment 
00:08:34 Music and Painting as Different Expressions
00:11:10 Moving to Austin and Finding Permission
00:12:51 Toxic Masculinity and Embracing Feminine Energy
00:20:22 Expression Not Perfection: Teaching Art
00:18:17 The Blank Canvas and Trusting the Process
00:32:49 Vulnerability, Snapshots, and Helping One Person
00:36:36 What&#39;s Next and Touch the Art Show</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KRG2WPFBJVMCJXV7VQ49V3B7/screenshot_2026-05-13_at_12.12.25_am.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KRFVZ9WXFBFXDVM9BQW9H0Y5/2605_dj_brian-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Amy Scott — Counting Crows, Lainey Wilson, and Breaking The Rules In Filmmaking</title><description>Award-winning filmmaker Amy Scott joins Sparkle On to discuss breaking the rules in documentary storytelling, the art of the interview, and what it takes to capture the authentic humanity of music icons. Known for her work on documentaries featuring Counting Crows (HBO’s Have You Seen Me Lately?), Sheryl Crow (SHOWTIME’s Sheryl), and Lainey Wilson (Netflix’s Keepin’ Country Cool), Amy reveals the intricate process of crafting character-driven stories from hundreds of hours of footage, building three-act structures on whiteboards with her team, and knowing when to bend traditional narrative rules to serve the story.

From her journey from editor to director, Amy tells us the delicate balance between the artist and the celebrity persona, and why, as a modern filmmaker, she refuses to double down on themes just to serve the algorithm. 

Amy reminds us that understanding each other through story is the ultimate creative mission, and artists who change an era are those who defy the rules. 



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:54 Falling in Love with Documentary Filmmaking
00:03:24 The Editor&#39;s Journey to Director
00:06:17 Breaking the Three-Act Structure
00:08:41 The Attention Span Problem and Streaming Templates
00:12:37 Rule Breakers Deserve Rule-Breaking Films
00:14:26 The Divisive Band and the Sellout Era
00:16:51 The Art of the Interview
00:20:01 Building Trust and Protecting Mental Health
00:22:37 The Development Game and Pitching Artists
00:24:18 Keeping Up with Lainey Wilson
00:25:41 The Artist Versus The Celebrity
00:27:28 Celebrity Worship and The Golden Rule
00:30:15 Melissa Etheridge and The Women&#39;s Prison
00:32:02 Understanding Each Other Through Stories
00:34:01 Finding Grounding Through Motherhood
00:37:07 Becoming a Director While Becoming a Mom
00:39:24 The Wild Ride of the Film Industry
00:40:23 When Do You Feel Most Lit Up?
00:43:42 Trusting Your Intuition as a Woman Filmmaker</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KQT6419N7V39ZBZAWT6C23EJ</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KQT6419N0131ZYW7V81VBMAE.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags </author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Award-winning filmmaker Amy Scott joins Sparkle On to discuss breaking the rules in documentary storytelling, the art of the interview, and what it takes to capture the authentic humanity of music icons. Known for her work on documentaries featuring Counting Crows (HBO’s <em>Have You Seen Me Lately?</em>), Sheryl Crow (SHOWTIME’s <em>Sheryl</em>), and Lainey Wilson (Netflix’s <em>Keepin’ Country Cool</em>), Amy reveals the intricate process of crafting character-driven stories from hundreds of hours of footage, building three-act structures on whiteboards with her team, and knowing when to bend traditional narrative rules to serve the story.</p><p class="text-node">From her journey from editor to director, Amy tells us the delicate balance between the artist and the celebrity persona, and why, as a modern filmmaker, she refuses to double down on themes just to serve the algorithm. </p><p class="text-node">Amy reminds us that understanding each other through story is the ultimate creative mission, and artists who change an era are those who defy the rules. </p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:00:54</strong> Falling in Love with Documentary Filmmaking</li><li><strong>00:03:24</strong> The Editor's Journey to Director</li><li><strong>00:06:17</strong> Breaking the Three-Act Structure</li><li><strong>00:08:41</strong> The Attention Span Problem and Streaming Templates</li><li><strong>00:12:37</strong> Rule Breakers Deserve Rule-Breaking Films</li><li><strong>00:14:26</strong> The Divisive Band and the Sellout Era</li><li><strong>00:16:51</strong> The Art of the Interview</li><li><strong>00:20:01</strong> Building Trust and Protecting Mental Health</li><li><strong>00:22:37</strong> The Development Game and Pitching Artists</li><li><strong>00:24:18</strong> Keeping Up with Lainey Wilson</li><li><strong>00:25:41</strong> The Artist Versus The Celebrity</li><li><strong>00:27:28</strong> Celebrity Worship and The Golden Rule</li><li><strong>00:30:15</strong> Melissa Etheridge and The Women's Prison</li><li><strong>00:32:02</strong> Understanding Each Other Through Stories</li><li><strong>00:34:01</strong> Finding Grounding Through Motherhood</li><li><strong>00:37:07</strong> Becoming a Director While Becoming a Mom</li><li><strong>00:39:24</strong> The Wild Ride of the Film Industry</li><li><strong>00:40:23</strong> When Do You Feel Most Lit Up?</li><li><strong>00:43:42</strong> Trusting Your Intuition as a Woman Filmmaker</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Amy Scott — Counting Crows, Lainey Wilson, and Breaking The Rules In Filmmaking</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags </itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQT67F5943S2J44SPWH2KRA2/sparkle_social_media_posts.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2729</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Award-winning filmmaker Amy Scott joins Sparkle On to discuss breaking the rules in documentary storytelling, the art of the interview, and what it takes to capture the authentic humanity of music icons. Known for her work on documentaries featuring Counting Crows (HBO’s Have You Seen Me Lately?), Sheryl Crow (SHOWTIME’s Sheryl), and Lainey Wilson (Netflix’s Keepin’ Country Cool), Amy reveals the intricate process of crafting character-driven stories from hundreds of hours of footage, building three-act structures on whiteboards with her team, and knowing when to bend traditional narrative rules to serve the story.

From her journey from editor to director, Amy tells us the delicate balance between the artist and the celebrity persona, and why, as a modern filmmaker, she refuses to double down on themes just to serve the algorithm. 

Amy reminds us that understanding each other through story is the ultimate creative mission, and artists who change an era are those who defy the rules. 



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:54 Falling in Love with Documentary Filmmaking
00:03:24 The Editor&#39;s Journey to Director
00:06:17 Breaking the Three-Act Structure
00:08:41 The Attention Span Problem and Streaming Templates
00:12:37 Rule Breakers Deserve Rule-Breaking Films
00:14:26 The Divisive Band and the Sellout Era
00:16:51 The Art of the Interview
00:20:01 Building Trust and Protecting Mental Health
00:22:37 The Development Game and Pitching Artists
00:24:18 Keeping Up with Lainey Wilson
00:25:41 The Artist Versus The Celebrity
00:27:28 Celebrity Worship and The Golden Rule
00:30:15 Melissa Etheridge and The Women&#39;s Prison
00:32:02 Understanding Each Other Through Stories
00:34:01 Finding Grounding Through Motherhood
00:37:07 Becoming a Director While Becoming a Mom
00:39:24 The Wild Ride of the Film Industry
00:40:23 When Do You Feel Most Lit Up?
00:43:42 Trusting Your Intuition as a Woman Filmmaker</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQV0945T0Y38SG693TQG560R/screenshot_2026-05-04_at_7.42.47_pm.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQT64DJQ5F6JB5JCRN7ADVMW/2604_dj_amy_scott-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Jenny Tinghui Zhang — Falling Into Superfan Obsession</title><description>Author Jenny Tinghui Zhang joins Sparkle On to talk about fandom, following obsessions, and the small, stubborn joys that pull us back to art. Jenny discusses her latest novel, Superfan — a coming‑of‑age story about a lonely freshman who finds belonging in a K‑pop–style fandom. We explore how obsessions, artist cities (hello, Austin, TX), and the bravery to consistently show up fuel creativity. Expect thoughtful riffs on community, limerence, male figure skating, and practical wisdom for turning yearning into art without losing the love that started it.



Read Superfan: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250369666/superfan/

Read Four Treasures In The Sky: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250811783/fourtreasuresofthesky/

Follow Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/sunspotletters



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:23 Falling Down the BTS Rabbit Hole
00:03:48 The Psychology of Obsession and Limerence
00:05:22 Middle School Obsessions and Lord of the Rings
00:07:54 Understanding Young Women and Fandom
00:13:46 The Power and Dark Side of Fandom
00:19:22 Post-Debut Depression and Losing Love for Writing
00:23:27 Finding the Way Back Through Figure Skating
00:28:02 The Magic of Old Notebooks and Past Selves
00:33:14 Austin&#39;s Creative Community and What&#39;s Next
00:39:43 Re-Romanticizing the Writing Process</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:01KQBSPE5KPGNFEN08QHJRPHXZ</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/01KQBSPE5KCDC0ZMW1ESQT1DN9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags </author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Author Jenny Tinghui Zhang joins Sparkle On to talk about fandom, following obsessions, and the small, stubborn joys that pull us back to art. Jenny discusses her latest novel, Superfan — a coming‑of‑age story about a lonely freshman who finds belonging in a K‑pop–style fandom. We explore how obsessions, artist cities (hello, Austin, TX), and the bravery to consistently show up fuel creativity. Expect thoughtful riffs on community, limerence, male figure skating, and practical wisdom for turning yearning into art without losing the love that started it.</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><strong>Read <em>Superfan</em>: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250369666/superfan/"><strong>https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250369666/superfan/</strong></a></p><p class="text-node"><strong>Read <em>Four Treasures In The Sky</em>: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250811783/fourtreasuresofthesky/"><strong>https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250811783/fourtreasuresofthesky/</strong></a></p><p class="text-node"><strong>Follow Jenny: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/sunspotletters"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/sunspotletters</strong></a></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:01:23</strong> Falling Down the BTS Rabbit Hole</li><li><strong>00:03:48</strong> The Psychology of Obsession and Limerence</li><li><strong>00:05:22</strong> Middle School Obsessions and Lord of the Rings</li><li><strong>00:07:54</strong> Understanding Young Women and Fandom</li><li><strong>00:13:46</strong> The Power and Dark Side of Fandom</li><li><strong>00:19:22</strong> Post-Debut Depression and Losing Love for Writing</li><li><strong>00:23:27</strong> Finding the Way Back Through Figure Skating</li><li><strong>00:28:02</strong> The Magic of Old Notebooks and Past Selves</li><li><strong>00:33:14</strong> Austin's Creative Community and What's Next</li><li><strong>00:39:43</strong> Re-Romanticizing the Writing Process</li></ul></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Jenny Tinghui Zhang — Falling Into Superfan Obsession</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags </itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQBVFYFDQHVZ6T2W3B3DBDJC/sparkle_social_media_posts.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Author Jenny Tinghui Zhang joins Sparkle On to talk about fandom, following obsessions, and the small, stubborn joys that pull us back to art. Jenny discusses her latest novel, Superfan — a coming‑of‑age story about a lonely freshman who finds belonging in a K‑pop–style fandom. We explore how obsessions, artist cities (hello, Austin, TX), and the bravery to consistently show up fuel creativity. Expect thoughtful riffs on community, limerence, male figure skating, and practical wisdom for turning yearning into art without losing the love that started it.



Read Superfan: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250369666/superfan/

Read Four Treasures In The Sky: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250811783/fourtreasuresofthesky/

Follow Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/sunspotletters



Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:01:23 Falling Down the BTS Rabbit Hole
00:03:48 The Psychology of Obsession and Limerence
00:05:22 Middle School Obsessions and Lord of the Rings
00:07:54 Understanding Young Women and Fandom
00:13:46 The Power and Dark Side of Fandom
00:19:22 Post-Debut Depression and Losing Love for Writing
00:23:27 Finding the Way Back Through Figure Skating
00:28:02 The Magic of Old Notebooks and Past Selves
00:33:14 Austin&#39;s Creative Community and What&#39;s Next
00:39:43 Re-Romanticizing the Writing Process</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQD545FVTJD1WWZK00X3C878/screenshot_2026-04-29_at_10.37.58_am.png" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQBV037X9005SZABM78JGK5N/2604_jenny_z_v3-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Sexual Energy Is Creative Energy With Laura Desirée</title><description>If you’re in a creative slump, according to Laura Desirée, the solution is simple: go masturbate. 

As an Intimacy Coordinator, Creative Director at SNCTM, Sex Educator, and Activist, Laura shares her journey of unlocking her erotic force and explains why it is the essential engine behind the power of creativity. From her early days as a dancer in the Lower East Side, to her vision designing immersive, cinematic events at SNCTM, she explores how artistic escapes allow us to reclaim the most intimate relationship we possess — the one with our own bodies.

Laura reveals that sexual energy and creative energy are fundamentally the same, the &#34;erotic&#34; being the very home of creation itself. By igniting the flame of the erotic within ourselves, we do more than just pursue pleasure; we settle into a flow state that permits us to stand proud and move forward in our work. Reclaiming our desire is the ultimate act of self-development, ensuring that we remain purposeful, inspired, and ready to Sparkle in everything we create.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">flightcast:l6p7iysl5cng7j1ut9kkgbgr</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/l6p7iysl5cng7j1ut9kkgbgr.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><author>Devi Jags </author><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re in a creative slump, according to Laura Desirée, the solution is simple: go masturbate. </p><p>As an Intimacy Coordinator, Creative Director at SNCTM, Sex Educator, and Activist, Laura shares her journey of unlocking her erotic force and explains why it is the essential engine behind the power of creativity. From her early days as a dancer in the Lower East Side, to her vision designing immersive, cinematic events at SNCTM, she explores how artistic escapes allow us to reclaim the most intimate relationship we possess — the one with our own bodies.</p><p>Laura reveals that sexual energy and creative energy are fundamentally the same, the &quot;erotic&quot; being the very home of creation itself. By igniting the flame of the erotic within ourselves, we do more than just pursue pleasure; we settle into a flow state that permits us to stand proud and move forward in our work. Reclaiming our desire is the ultimate act of self-development, ensuring that we remain purposeful, inspired, and ready to Sparkle in everything we create.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Sexual Energy Is Creative Energy With Laura Desirée</itunes:title><itunes:author>Devi Jags </itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KQD6RS3N77PQD7QFHGNTC3NM/sparkle_social_media_posts__2_.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2729</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>If you’re in a creative slump, according to Laura Desirée, the solution is simple: go masturbate. 

As an Intimacy Coordinator, Creative Director at SNCTM, Sex Educator, and Activist, Laura shares her journey of unlocking her erotic force and explains why it is the essential engine behind the power of creativity. From her early days as a dancer in the Lower East Side, to her vision designing immersive, cinematic events at SNCTM, she explores how artistic escapes allow us to reclaim the most intimate relationship we possess — the one with our own bodies.

Laura reveals that sexual energy and creative energy are fundamentally the same, the &#34;erotic&#34; being the very home of creation itself. By igniting the flame of the erotic within ourselves, we do more than just pursue pleasure; we settle into a flow state that permits us to stand proud and move forward in our work. Reclaiming our desire is the ultimate act of self-development, ensuring that we remain purposeful, inspired, and ready to Sparkle in everything we create.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/ghkipkfl6csbapy3r2oy0p1h/thumbnail-ghkipkfl6csbapy3r2oy0p1h.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/01KRP2W5DSGB3CYDZXZ451AR3Y/sexual_energy_is_creative_energy_with_laura_desiree-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Defining You With Fiona Murden</title><description>Fiona Murden knows finding the home within you is a lot easier said than done. Psychologist and author of Defining You, Fiona shares her framework for unlocking human potential by harnessing the power of story. Devi and her dive into the nuances of how creativity is vital not just as an artistic pursuit, but as a fundamental aspect of being human, encompassing how we think, imagine, and problem-solve. Fiona explains why many people wrongly believe they aren&#39;t creative and details her journey to organizational psychology, driven by a deep curiosity about human thought. She emphasizes that pivotal life moments, even those marked by rage or trauma, often serve as catalysts for self-examination and growth. Fiona introduces the concept of Mirror Thinking and its neuroscientific basis in social learning. She advocates for shifting from the self-defeating question &#34;Why?&#34; (which can lead to depression and anxiety) to the constructive question &#34;What?&#34; (which guides us toward self-awareness and next steps). The episode also explores the vital connection between physical movement and creativity, noting that movement frees the mind and allows for greater clarity, helping us integrate the mind and body. Ultimately, Fiona advises listeners to navigate life&#39;s inevitable uncertainties by cultivating self-acceptance and holding things lightly, rather than rigidly adhering to external &#34;shoulds&#34; or focusing solely on outcomes. Fiona’s book, workshops, and podcast can be found at https://www.fionamurden.com/ or @fiona_murden on Instagram.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">b4259da5-62d8-4560-9a5c-4effaf002fc0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:36 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/t3gpz5btlzbkwq6xzgebqnxa.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Fiona Murden knows finding the home within you is a lot easier said than done. Psychologist and author of Defining You, Fiona shares her framework for unlocking human potential by harnessing the power of story. Devi and her dive into the nuances of how creativity is vital not just as an artistic pursuit, but as a fundamental aspect of being human, encompassing how we think, imagine, and problem-solve. Fiona explains why many people wrongly believe they aren't creative and details her journey to organizational psychology, driven by a deep curiosity about human thought. She emphasizes that pivotal life moments, even those marked by rage or trauma, often serve as catalysts for self-examination and growth. Fiona introduces the concept of Mirror Thinking and its neuroscientific basis in social learning. She advocates for shifting from the self-defeating question "Why?" (which can lead to depression and anxiety) to the constructive question "What?" (which guides us toward self-awareness and next steps). The episode also explores the vital connection between physical movement and creativity, noting that movement frees the mind and allows for greater clarity, helping us integrate the mind and body. Ultimately, Fiona advises listeners to navigate life's inevitable uncertainties by cultivating self-acceptance and holding things lightly, rather than rigidly adhering to external "shoulds" or focusing solely on outcomes. Fiona’s book, workshops, and podcast can be found at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.fionamurden.com/&quot;&gt;https://www.fionamurden.com/">https://www.fionamurden.com/</a> or @fiona_murden on Instagram. </p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Defining You With Fiona Murden</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/ps1t7e4ghwvhln14a7ccsqza-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2868</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Fiona Murden knows finding the home within you is a lot easier said than done. Psychologist and author of Defining You, Fiona shares her framework for unlocking human potential by harnessing the power of story. Devi and her dive into the nuances of how creativity is vital not just as an artistic pursuit, but as a fundamental aspect of being human, encompassing how we think, imagine, and problem-solve. Fiona explains why many people wrongly believe they aren&#39;t creative and details her journey to organizational psychology, driven by a deep curiosity about human thought. She emphasizes that pivotal life moments, even those marked by rage or trauma, often serve as catalysts for self-examination and growth. Fiona introduces the concept of Mirror Thinking and its neuroscientific basis in social learning. She advocates for shifting from the self-defeating question &#34;Why?&#34; (which can lead to depression and anxiety) to the constructive question &#34;What?&#34; (which guides us toward self-awareness and next steps). The episode also explores the vital connection between physical movement and creativity, noting that movement frees the mind and allows for greater clarity, helping us integrate the mind and body. Ultimately, Fiona advises listeners to navigate life&#39;s inevitable uncertainties by cultivating self-acceptance and holding things lightly, rather than rigidly adhering to external &#34;shoulds&#34; or focusing solely on outcomes. Fiona’s book, workshops, and podcast can be found at https://www.fionamurden.com/ or @fiona_murden on Instagram.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/f6x2lcmtwez1off0wkpb171v/thumbnail-f6x2lcmtwez1off0wkpb171v.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/ccxeyuz5pduigk4v4hrdhtmm-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>From TikTok to Fantasy Realms: Casey Hodge on Collaborative Storytelling</title><description>Devi sits down with the talented Casey Hodge—actor, model, content creator, and now a self-published author under the pseudonym Cynthia Scarlett. Casey discusses her journey, from committing to her childhood dream of acting and modeling to moving to LA and diversifying her career during the shutdown. She shares how she handles rejection and how creating content, often with her husband, Riley, on TikTok, has helped her professionally. Casey reveals the fun, collaborative process of writing the fantasy-smut novel — Shadow of Mortalis — with friends, a method more common in TV or podcasting than book writing. They explore why fantasy and smut are so popular, offering a crucial escape for many women. Casey also emphasizes that, thanks to the power of social media and platforms like Amazon, independent authors in this genre have successfully bypassed traditional publishing. Finally, Casey shares her personal practices for finding her Sparkle through hobbies and self-care.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">6a385e97-a9e6-4140-a8fa-ec0f0e5ce3d6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:32:07 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/m0rv8fonsfcoqlv63twau9ny.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Devi sits down with the talented Casey Hodge—actor, model, content creator, and now a self-published author under the pseudonym Cynthia Scarlett. Casey discusses her journey, from committing to her childhood dream of acting and modeling to moving to LA and diversifying her career during the shutdown. She shares how she handles rejection and how creating content, often with her husband, Riley, on TikTok, has helped her professionally. Casey reveals the fun, collaborative process of writing the fantasy-smut novel — Shadow of Mortalis — with friends, a method more common in TV or podcasting than book writing. They explore why fantasy and smut are so popular, offering a crucial escape for many women. Casey also emphasizes that, thanks to the power of social media and platforms like Amazon, independent authors in this genre have successfully bypassed traditional publishing. Finally, Casey shares her personal practices for finding her Sparkle through hobbies and self-care.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>From TikTok to Fantasy Realms: Casey Hodge on Collaborative Storytelling</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/tx1nifloqw5130kln76ygsus-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2411</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Devi sits down with the talented Casey Hodge—actor, model, content creator, and now a self-published author under the pseudonym Cynthia Scarlett. Casey discusses her journey, from committing to her childhood dream of acting and modeling to moving to LA and diversifying her career during the shutdown. She shares how she handles rejection and how creating content, often with her husband, Riley, on TikTok, has helped her professionally. Casey reveals the fun, collaborative process of writing the fantasy-smut novel — Shadow of Mortalis — with friends, a method more common in TV or podcasting than book writing. They explore why fantasy and smut are so popular, offering a crucial escape for many women. Casey also emphasizes that, thanks to the power of social media and platforms like Amazon, independent authors in this genre have successfully bypassed traditional publishing. Finally, Casey shares her personal practices for finding her Sparkle through hobbies and self-care.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/xkeimp59vtb7c3folzqqrfi6/thumbnail-xkeimp59vtb7c3folzqqrfi6.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/fzo1u2clnferum5ffcjb8vyn-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>‘Wicked’ Obsessed TikTok Creators On A Mission To Sing Their Way To The Green Carpet Premiere</title><description>Meet Hana Tanaka and Wesley Barker, best friends who transformed their Wicked obsession into a viral sensation. Their social media series, which has garnered over 2 million views and counting, follows their journey to (hopefully) get them to the Green Carpet! Never singing before led to six months of vocal training, and a one-night performance that honored friendship, Oz, and the unique challenge to &#39;defy&#39; expectations, together. Let&#39;s help them get to the &#39;Wicked: For Good&#39; premiere! 



Hana Tanaka TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hanaisfinechina?lang=en

Wesley Barker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wesleyrbarker?lang=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedmovie?lang=en</description><guid isPermaLink="no">3aa5df98-653c-42ad-a964-e89cb9a65f30</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:06:28 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/uom1j9dgto202ep7w41q35yf.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Meet Hana Tanaka and Wesley Barker, best friends who transformed their Wicked obsession into a viral sensation. Their social media series, which has garnered over 2 million views and counting, follows their journey to (hopefully) get them to the Green Carpet! Never singing before led to six months of vocal training, and a one-night performance that honored friendship, Oz, and the unique challenge to 'defy' expectations, together. Let's help them get to the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere! </p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Hana Tanaka TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hanaisfinechina?lang=en&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@hanaisfinechina?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@hanaisfinechina?lang=en</a></p><p class="text-node">Wesley Barker TikTok: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wesleyrbarker?lang=en&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@wesleyrbarker?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@wesleyrbarker?lang=en</a></p><p class="text-node"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedmovie?lang=en&quot;&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedmovie?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedmovie?lang=en</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>‘Wicked’ Obsessed TikTok Creators On A Mission To Sing Their Way To The Green Carpet Premiere</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/rhkq1oqagp67b234m6wx7r7w-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3476</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Meet Hana Tanaka and Wesley Barker, best friends who transformed their Wicked obsession into a viral sensation. Their social media series, which has garnered over 2 million views and counting, follows their journey to (hopefully) get them to the Green Carpet! Never singing before led to six months of vocal training, and a one-night performance that honored friendship, Oz, and the unique challenge to &#39;defy&#39; expectations, together. Let&#39;s help them get to the &#39;Wicked: For Good&#39; premiere! 



Hana Tanaka TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hanaisfinechina?lang=en

Wesley Barker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wesleyrbarker?lang=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedmovie?lang=en</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/zxnh6a5442pq8ep3pq5bg59r/thumbnail-zxnh6a5442pq8ep3pq5bg59r.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/d6edad8rgqoijihs89hboco5-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Astrology, Destiny, and the Journey Back To Your True Self with Reena Sengupta</title><description>What does it truly mean to live your purpose? We welcome Reena SenGupta, astrologer, coach, and founder of Sundara Dharma, a movement focused on decolonizing yoga and guiding creative entrepreneurs to embody their rawest form of purpose (Dharma). We dive into Reena’s intuitive toolkit, starting with the basics of Sun, Moon, and Rising signs in astrology, and demystifying the TikTok trends around a Saturn Return. Reena explains how to integrate astrology into your life without losing accountability, and how cosmic cycles can actively inform and accelerate your creative process.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">511f0598-850e-4633-a5f1-8c6e824b45b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:27:13 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/iblr4g3nrszbrg7dd7n7pvkl.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">What does it truly mean to live your purpose? We welcome Reena SenGupta, astrologer, coach, and founder of Sundara Dharma, a movement focused on decolonizing yoga and guiding creative entrepreneurs to embody their rawest form of purpose (Dharma). We dive into Reena’s intuitive toolkit, starting with the basics of Sun, Moon, and Rising signs in astrology, and demystifying the TikTok trends around a Saturn Return. Reena explains how to integrate astrology into your life without losing accountability, and how cosmic cycles can actively inform and accelerate your creative process.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Astrology, Destiny, and the Journey Back To Your True Self with Reena Sengupta</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/aealdlcmfvunbo1lyk1bb1aw-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>What does it truly mean to live your purpose? We welcome Reena SenGupta, astrologer, coach, and founder of Sundara Dharma, a movement focused on decolonizing yoga and guiding creative entrepreneurs to embody their rawest form of purpose (Dharma). We dive into Reena’s intuitive toolkit, starting with the basics of Sun, Moon, and Rising signs in astrology, and demystifying the TikTok trends around a Saturn Return. Reena explains how to integrate astrology into your life without losing accountability, and how cosmic cycles can actively inform and accelerate your creative process.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/e62upk68wb3tbx62zwuvsij9/thumbnail-e62upk68wb3tbx62zwuvsij9.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/fbwwm6ex5rnmw7yxbxutk0u9-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Our Sparkle Sundays: Is Social Media Ruining Your Relationship?</title><description>Has your relationship been personally victimized by Snapchat? Our Sparkle Sundays with Devi and Tom dives into how social media has reshaped modern relationships, changed how we trust intimate partners, and explores why a digital presence matters more to one party than the other.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">5c5d4d39-bd34-4e8e-a541-26d7fe980683</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:36:18 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/n347marwnj7pn5nky5q8fbyo.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Has your relationship been personally victimized by Snapchat? Our Sparkle Sundays with Devi and Tom dives into how social media has reshaped modern relationships, changed how we trust intimate partners, and explores why a digital presence matters more to one party than the other.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Our Sparkle Sundays: Is Social Media Ruining Your Relationship?</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/fp351rhugkdlxothf9hqd1ev-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3063</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:summary>Has your relationship been personally victimized by Snapchat? Our Sparkle Sundays with Devi and Tom dives into how social media has reshaped modern relationships, changed how we trust intimate partners, and explores why a digital presence matters more to one party than the other.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/wywrsljwuyawe7ln5h2842y5/thumbnail-wywrsljwuyawe7ln5h2842y5.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/cbfvdtn6tgq064q12mg9vofx-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>The Beauty Pageant Breaking Barriers With Jason Hancock</title><description>In the span of ten days, Jason Hancock lost his mother, his job, and his connection to meaningful work. So he moved to Japan and never looked back. As an actor and performer, Jason wanted to create a new stage for someone else, one that had never been done before. Special Beauty is the first beauty pageant of its kind in Japan, celebrating special needs youth with their unique and beautiful talents. Each year, participants partner with makeup artists for a runway fashion show and talent competition, and provide a platform for the youth to Sparkle.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">4e57c3b0-0492-44f2-b7a0-bf80548b330c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:12:37 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/xardi4o2wiqsaqf3t3479syr.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">In the span of ten days, Jason Hancock lost his mother, his job, and his connection to meaningful work. So he moved to Japan and never looked back. As an actor and performer, Jason wanted to create a new stage for someone else, one that had never been done before. Special Beauty is the first beauty pageant of its kind in Japan, celebrating special needs youth with their unique and beautiful talents. Each year, participants partner with makeup artists for a runway fashion show and talent competition, and provide a platform for the youth to Sparkle. </p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>The Beauty Pageant Breaking Barriers With Jason Hancock</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/iyjd86r0bga614w8hxdjrx6s-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>In the span of ten days, Jason Hancock lost his mother, his job, and his connection to meaningful work. So he moved to Japan and never looked back. As an actor and performer, Jason wanted to create a new stage for someone else, one that had never been done before. Special Beauty is the first beauty pageant of its kind in Japan, celebrating special needs youth with their unique and beautiful talents. Each year, participants partner with makeup artists for a runway fashion show and talent competition, and provide a platform for the youth to Sparkle.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/lmkrfdetg1h2di8fwias72px/thumbnail-lmkrfdetg1h2di8fwias72px.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/sbad1i1jp14wgjy7sk6is7fi-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>From Conformity to Creation: Suuvi&#39;s Journey to Artistic Freedom</title><description>Suuvi is not just an artist; she’s a multidisciplinary force—a renowned cello soloist, composer, and mental health advocate. In this raw and inspiring episode of Sparkle On, Devi Jags sits down with Suuvi to learn about a life built on musical excellence that came at a cost.As a child prodigy at Juilliard, Suuvi opens up about the immense pressure of a career built on pleasing others, revealing that despite achieving massive milestones in classical music (including a Carnegie Hall debut), she felt miserable. After her breaking point, Suuvi reveals the five-year journey she undertook to confront darkness and discover who she truly was as an artist. Through her practice with The Artist Way, and learning how to choose happiness, she found her most authentic voice (and sound) with her latest album, Dark Therapy. In the shadows, Suuvi reinvented and transformed herself, and in turn, her music.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">c765211a-246e-45ba-be0b-5ef6acec20ae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:31 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/s4rhzaozw9nu935iks1ipm93.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Suuvi is not just an artist; she’s a multidisciplinary force—a renowned cello soloist, composer, and mental health advocate. In this raw and inspiring episode of Sparkle On, Devi Jags sits down with Suuvi to learn about a life built on musical excellence that came at a cost.As a child prodigy at Juilliard, Suuvi opens up about the immense pressure of a career built on pleasing others, revealing that despite achieving massive milestones in classical music (including a Carnegie Hall debut), she felt miserable. After her breaking point, Suuvi reveals the five-year journey she undertook to confront darkness and discover who she truly was as an artist. Through her practice with The Artist Way, and learning how to choose happiness, she found her most authentic voice (and sound) with her latest album, Dark Therapy. In the shadows, Suuvi reinvented and transformed herself, and in turn, her music.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>From Conformity to Creation: Suuvi&#39;s Journey to Artistic Freedom</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/yqq721eqiko7zr6bgxx7u8ax-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3671</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Suuvi is not just an artist; she’s a multidisciplinary force—a renowned cello soloist, composer, and mental health advocate. In this raw and inspiring episode of Sparkle On, Devi Jags sits down with Suuvi to learn about a life built on musical excellence that came at a cost.As a child prodigy at Juilliard, Suuvi opens up about the immense pressure of a career built on pleasing others, revealing that despite achieving massive milestones in classical music (including a Carnegie Hall debut), she felt miserable. After her breaking point, Suuvi reveals the five-year journey she undertook to confront darkness and discover who she truly was as an artist. Through her practice with The Artist Way, and learning how to choose happiness, she found her most authentic voice (and sound) with her latest album, Dark Therapy. In the shadows, Suuvi reinvented and transformed herself, and in turn, her music.</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/xx6zn9pad7uuzrkx7936z2un/thumbnail-xx6zn9pad7uuzrkx7936z2un.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/v07n6u2qf8tcchhrimcewur0-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Releasing Your Past Through The Breath With Nicole Zimmermann</title><description>Before you can heal, you have to be willing to look at your pain. Join host Devi Jags as she sits down with Nicole Zimmermann, a trauma-informed integral somatic coach, ceremonialist, and breath work facilitator. Nicole was once an artist lost in the world of modeling, seeking acceptance and fitting in. She candidly shares her journey from battling addiction to a rock-bottom moment at 24 that led to a powerful realization: her body knew she needed to change before her mind did. Nicole dives into the first steps she took to reclaim her life, and the moments that helped her realize her deepest wounds led her to her greatest purpose. Through the power of somatic healing and breath work, Nicole reclaimed her power and shifted her whole lifestyle and career. Her story urges us to look at the simplicity of one’s breath as a starting point to seek power in healing through the arts, the magic of rediscovering your inner child, and the importance of becoming a teacher for others on their own healing journeys. Breathe on, and Sparkle On.</description><guid isPermaLink="no">1e54916b-58ed-4904-b8cd-7ec3d1632bf0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:30:52 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/rmfwollpqozuhej9vlebszxa.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="text-node">Before you can heal, you have to be willing to look at your pain. Join host Devi Jags as she sits down with Nicole Zimmermann, a trauma-informed integral somatic coach, ceremonialist, and breath work facilitator. Nicole was once an artist lost in the world of modeling, seeking acceptance and fitting in. She candidly shares her journey from battling addiction to a rock-bottom moment at 24 that led to a powerful realization: her body knew she needed to change before her mind did. Nicole dives into the first steps she took to reclaim her life, and the moments that helped her realize her deepest wounds led her to her greatest purpose. Through the power of somatic healing and breath work, Nicole reclaimed her power and shifted her whole lifestyle and career. Her story urges us to look at the simplicity of one’s breath as a starting point to seek power in healing through the arts, the magic of rediscovering your inner child, and the importance of becoming a teacher for others on their own healing journeys. Breathe on, and Sparkle On.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Releasing Your Past Through The Breath With Nicole Zimmermann</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/u7yrcr4130jfr914gelpd8zr-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2773</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>Before you can heal, you have to be willing to look at your pain. 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Certain songs tie her back to breakups, flings, and even solo adventures—like her time in Paris—that feel sacred and independent of her partner, Tom. These experiences spark the bigger conversation: how art, memories, and regret can resurface feelings from the past without necessarily meaning you’re “still in love.”&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">6fe5934d-5179-4db5-a616-14b38af77c7b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:47:22 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/ae4iazgaw3xc3xugousfv6qv.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;What happens when you are with the love of your life, but you can&#39;t help but still have feelings for someone else? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Devi opens up about how music, especially her connection to the Counting Crows and other artists, holds meaning beyond her current relationship. 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Tune in for an inspiring conversation with this rising artist who uses music to illuminate life&#39;s challenges.&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Beyond The Beats: Ataia on Songwriting, Resilience, and Radiance</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/rg46t6u9or5jden4ualkq7kr-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3029</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join singer-songwriter Ataia on Sparkle On as she discusses the healing power of music and finding resilience through sound. Inspired by her musician father, Ataia shares insights into her creative process, revealing how she crafts vulnerable and relatable lyrics from personal truths. With influences spanning pop, hip hop, trap, and bass, Ataia offers a unique blend of genres. Discover her journey of transformation, release, and radical self-trust in this captivating episode. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with this rising artist who uses music to illuminate life&#39;s challenges.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/laql8ikcqfr1lydbk37sf3bx/thumbnail-laql8ikcqfr1lydbk37sf3bx.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/ulra7s4uxl75ogpmg1hjfbw9-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>The Integrated Woman: Christina Tasooji on Presence, Purpose, and The Antidote</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Christina Tasooji helps women unleash their feminine power. Through her executive coaching and being the founder of the Antidote Women’s Collective, she helps awaken what she calls the Conscious Feminine Leader. But her work didn’t begin with this intuitive and empowered 1:1 work. She is a licensed CPA working with multiple Fortune 500 companies, and a climbing to be a successful Hollywood media executive until she was diagnosed with the earliest stages of cervical cancer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christina joins Sparkle On this week to guide us in using menstrual cycle awareness and cyclical rhythms as practical tools for understanding and embracing our most creative and authentic selves.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">bd5d1098-db95-4886-baa0-9fae85b5451e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 23:11:17 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/w5eg89mtfhxth3f517h5mj4h.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;Christina Tasooji helps women unleash their feminine power. Through her executive coaching and being the founder of the Antidote Women’s Collective, she helps awaken what she calls the Conscious Feminine Leader. But her work didn’t begin with this intuitive and empowered 1:1 work. She is a licensed CPA working with multiple Fortune 500 companies, and a climbing to be a successful Hollywood media executive until she was diagnosed with the earliest stages of cervical cancer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christina joins Sparkle On this week to guide us in using menstrual cycle awareness and cyclical rhythms as practical tools for understanding and embracing our most creative and authentic selves.&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>The Integrated Woman: Christina Tasooji on Presence, Purpose, and The Antidote</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/phpsrg3hr9gqcd8awsk59i7q-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2902</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Christina Tasooji helps women unleash their feminine power. Through her executive coaching and being the founder of the Antidote Women’s Collective, she helps awaken what she calls the Conscious Feminine Leader. But her work didn’t begin with this intuitive and empowered 1:1 work. She is a licensed CPA working with multiple Fortune 500 companies, and a climbing to be a successful Hollywood media executive until she was diagnosed with the earliest stages of cervical cancer. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christina joins Sparkle On this week to guide us in using menstrual cycle awareness and cyclical rhythms as practical tools for understanding and embracing our most creative and authentic selves.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/bx3sqzrdeh73y6fs5n9cjkfi/thumbnail-bx3sqzrdeh73y6fs5n9cjkfi.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/ous53rqjff2f6f6m3s4qnq6l-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>The Power of a Spark: When Amy Peterson’s Vision Became A City’s Inspiration</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this inspiring episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, we sit down with Amy Peterson—founder of Rebel Nell and a true advocate for empowering women. Living next to one of Detroit’s most well-known shelters sparked her passion for helping marginalized women, ultimately leading to the creation of Rebel Nell, a social enterprise that transforms fallen graffiti into powerful, wearable art.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Driven by a love for Detroit’s vibrant street art and a mission to create meaningful change, Peterson saw more than just discarded paint—she saw opportunity. Rebel Nell doesn’t just craft beautiful jewelry; it provides employment, financial literacy, business education, and wellness resources to women facing barriers, helping them build a path to independence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recorded spontaneously during the SXSW conference after an inspiring week at the Midwest House activation, this episode captures the heart of Peterson’s mission and the energy that fuels her work. Tune in to hear how art, community, and purpose can come together to create something truly transformative.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">63860d56-b493-415a-b11d-43d9df4d310c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 12:38:40 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/ak21abzipm6tj8vz6mlddicd.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this inspiring episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, we sit down with Amy Peterson—founder of Rebel Nell and a true advocate for empowering women. Living next to one of Detroit’s most well-known shelters sparked her passion for helping marginalized women, ultimately leading to the creation of Rebel Nell, a social enterprise that transforms fallen graffiti into powerful, wearable art.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Driven by a love for Detroit’s vibrant street art and a mission to create meaningful change, Peterson saw more than just discarded paint—she saw opportunity. Rebel Nell doesn’t just craft beautiful jewelry; it provides employment, financial literacy, business education, and wellness resources to women facing barriers, helping them build a path to independence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recorded spontaneously during the SXSW conference after an inspiring week at the Midwest House activation, this episode captures the heart of Peterson’s mission and the energy that fuels her work. Tune in to hear how art, community, and purpose can come together to create something truly transformative.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>The Power of a Spark: When Amy Peterson’s Vision Became A City’s Inspiration</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/re97v2tf2d84ubbswrvszuvj-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2281</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this inspiring episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, we sit down with Amy Peterson—founder of Rebel Nell and a true advocate for empowering women. Living next to one of Detroit’s most well-known shelters sparked her passion for helping marginalized women, ultimately leading to the creation of Rebel Nell, a social enterprise that transforms fallen graffiti into powerful, wearable art.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Driven by a love for Detroit’s vibrant street art and a mission to create meaningful change, Peterson saw more than just discarded paint—she saw opportunity. Rebel Nell doesn’t just craft beautiful jewelry; it provides employment, financial literacy, business education, and wellness resources to women facing barriers, helping them build a path to independence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recorded spontaneously during the SXSW conference after an inspiring week at the Midwest House activation, this episode captures the heart of Peterson’s mission and the energy that fuels her work. Tune in to hear how art, community, and purpose can come together to create something truly transformative.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/m93b77gt4shewppukaaxs7s8/thumbnail-m93b77gt4shewppukaaxs7s8.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/lpv5jbn3sxzxbyi72hd2srxo-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Passion vs. Paycheck: Balancing Art and Commerce In Hollywood with Jasper Grey</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The journey to success in Hollywood is rarely a straight line—it&#39;s a maze of triumphs, setbacks, and unexpected twists. Jasper Grey, founder of management and production company &lt;em&gt;The Vendetta Group&lt;/em&gt;, knows this all too well. His company has brokered deals with every major network, studio, and streaming platform on behalf of its talented roster of writers and directors. Yet, despite his professional success, Grey shares a sobering reality: passion doesn&#39;t always pay the bills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, Grey opens up about his career journey, but more importantly, he sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health struggles that creatives face. As someone who once ran a suicide hotline, Grey offers a honest perspective on what it means to navigate the darkest moments and emerge stronger. He discusses the portrayal of mental health in the media, the importance of empathy, and—ultimately—how to stay grounded in an industry that can often feel like it&#39;s losing touch with humanity.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">968087cd-5a89-43e4-9151-7140c921d902</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:35:20 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/qr7w1n6o5grjqxhnit3x609m.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;The journey to success in Hollywood is rarely a straight line—it&#39;s a maze of triumphs, setbacks, and unexpected twists. Jasper Grey, founder of management and production company &lt;em&gt;The Vendetta Group&lt;/em&gt;, knows this all too well. His company has brokered deals with every major network, studio, and streaming platform on behalf of its talented roster of writers and directors. Yet, despite his professional success, Grey shares a sobering reality: passion doesn&#39;t always pay the bills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, Grey opens up about his career journey, but more importantly, he sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health struggles that creatives face. As someone who once ran a suicide hotline, Grey offers a honest perspective on what it means to navigate the darkest moments and emerge stronger. He discusses the portrayal of mental health in the media, the importance of empathy, and—ultimately—how to stay grounded in an industry that can often feel like it&#39;s losing touch with humanity.&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Passion vs. Paycheck: Balancing Art and Commerce In Hollywood with Jasper Grey</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/tw0yoda2li49swo2ovuv1js8-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2775</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The journey to success in Hollywood is rarely a straight line—it&#39;s a maze of triumphs, setbacks, and unexpected twists. Jasper Grey, founder of management and production company &lt;em&gt;The Vendetta Group&lt;/em&gt;, knows this all too well. His company has brokered deals with every major network, studio, and streaming platform on behalf of its talented roster of writers and directors. Yet, despite his professional success, Grey shares a sobering reality: passion doesn&#39;t always pay the bills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, Grey opens up about his career journey, but more importantly, he sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health struggles that creatives face. As someone who once ran a suicide hotline, Grey offers a honest perspective on what it means to navigate the darkest moments and emerge stronger. He discusses the portrayal of mental health in the media, the importance of empathy, and—ultimately—how to stay grounded in an industry that can often feel like it&#39;s losing touch with humanity.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/bvg81rp2t8a9w4kkpo5sc5on/thumbnail-bvg81rp2t8a9w4kkpo5sc5on.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/u9oew8bdfz1jsrbw4m3psqy9-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Beyond Burnout: Roslyn McLarty&#39;s Journey From Startup Grind To Finding Your Flow</title><description>&lt;p&gt;It’s not easy to walk away from a multi-million dollar revenue-generating startup, but Roslyn McLarty had to. Co-founder of the women-run sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn tells her compelling tale of battling chronic burnout and discovering that healing isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roslyn believes there is a better way to build a successful company, and now, she’s found her true Sparkle, helping founders through coaching, content, and community in her new endeavor called Within. On this episode, we reveal why we even burnout in the first place, tapping into your zone of genius, and how to actually work from “within.”&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">62d9a15f-ace8-4aaa-9eb7-7995f8fbf391</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:12:45 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/bf5jea07w6fwcwruoe1lgpff.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;It’s not easy to walk away from a multi-million dollar revenue-generating startup, but Roslyn McLarty had to. Co-founder of the women-run sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn tells her compelling tale of battling chronic burnout and discovering that healing isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roslyn believes there is a better way to build a successful company, and now, she’s found her true Sparkle, helping founders through coaching, content, and community in her new endeavor called Within. On this episode, we reveal why we even burnout in the first place, tapping into your zone of genius, and how to actually work from “within.”&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Beyond Burnout: Roslyn McLarty&#39;s Journey From Startup Grind To Finding Your Flow</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/vjgmuh8n0222rh60se6dnbn7-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;It’s not easy to walk away from a multi-million dollar revenue-generating startup, but Roslyn McLarty had to. Co-founder of the women-run sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn tells her compelling tale of battling chronic burnout and discovering that healing isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roslyn believes there is a better way to build a successful company, and now, she’s found her true Sparkle, helping founders through coaching, content, and community in her new endeavor called Within. On this episode, we reveal why we even burnout in the first place, tapping into your zone of genius, and how to actually work from “within.”&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/n015d170w1129knh4ui28sg5/thumbnail-n015d170w1129knh4ui28sg5.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/hdlbivb8zlm50eve9wjxnv6m-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Playing The Role of You: A Conversation With Eva Reign</title><description>&lt;p&gt;She always wanted to be a Disney kid. Still, arguably, Eva has made more of a splash with her feature film debut in Billy Porter’s Anything’s Possible, a coming-of-age romantic dramedy that can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eva Reign is an award-winning journalist and actress. She has won a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and an NLGLA Award for her work as a correspondent and producer in the Vice News docu-series Transnational — a groundbreaking docuseries about transgender rights and resilience across the globe. Her writing has also appeared in Vogue, The Cut, and PAPER. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Sparkle On dives into Eva&#39;s journey commitment to staying true to herself in an industry that notoriously tells you to be someone else, the power of a supportive community, and the importance of coming-of-age and diverse storytelling in the media landscape.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">68b453d2-fb6f-4b7a-a85e-9d3a29fe3f61</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:56:08 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/k3guldaacy4tyb41bvc54fu4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;She always wanted to be a Disney kid. Still, arguably, Eva has made more of a splash with her feature film debut in Billy Porter’s Anything’s Possible, a coming-of-age romantic dramedy that can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eva Reign is an award-winning journalist and actress. She has won a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and an NLGLA Award for her work as a correspondent and producer in the Vice News docu-series Transnational — a groundbreaking docuseries about transgender rights and resilience across the globe. Her writing has also appeared in Vogue, The Cut, and PAPER. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Sparkle On dives into Eva&#39;s journey commitment to staying true to herself in an industry that notoriously tells you to be someone else, the power of a supportive community, and the importance of coming-of-age and diverse storytelling in the media landscape.&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Playing The Role of You: A Conversation With Eva Reign</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/dmocx9w8l1bukme0ccvap1kn-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3107</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She always wanted to be a Disney kid. Still, arguably, Eva has made more of a splash with her feature film debut in Billy Porter’s Anything’s Possible, a coming-of-age romantic dramedy that can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eva Reign is an award-winning journalist and actress. She has won a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and an NLGLA Award for her work as a correspondent and producer in the Vice News docu-series Transnational — a groundbreaking docuseries about transgender rights and resilience across the globe. Her writing has also appeared in Vogue, The Cut, and PAPER. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of Sparkle On dives into Eva&#39;s journey commitment to staying true to herself in an industry that notoriously tells you to be someone else, the power of a supportive community, and the importance of coming-of-age and diverse storytelling in the media landscape.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/ib7fbhyekf1p1d5i5l7iedov/thumbnail-ib7fbhyekf1p1d5i5l7iedov.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/eydwhi3994adoz3mzthgqwp2-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>From NFL to Hollywood: Spencer Paysinger&#39;s Winning Plays On and Off The Field</title><description>&lt;p&gt;For Sparkle On’s Season 2 launch, we have Spencer Paysinger join us on the show, displaying the importance of owning our history. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paysinger is a retired NFL linebacker who was part of the Superbowl XLVI (46)-winning team with the New York Giants. He played seven seasons in the league before getting to where he is today —  a Hollywood filmmaker widely known as the co-producer of the CW’s television series &lt;em&gt;All American&lt;/em&gt;, inspired by his life’s story. He has co-founded Moore Street Productions, which tells stories at the intersection of sports and community. As a native of South Central LA, Spencer is co-owner of Hilltop Coffee &amp;amp; Kitchen, which has multiple locations across the city. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If there is anything to know about Spencer, whether that is portrayed in his fictional character or here today in real life, his commitment to the community and telling the stories of those around him is unwavering. On this episode we dive into fatherhood, community, and the importance of telling stories as a form of activism.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">0e127082-21bf-44ec-92e6-14799dde40fc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:51:46 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/cio8tsoehor7x0vb8lxwdela.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;For Sparkle On’s Season 2 launch, we have Spencer Paysinger join us on the show, displaying the importance of owning our history. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paysinger is a retired NFL linebacker who was part of the Superbowl XLVI (46)-winning team with the New York Giants. He played seven seasons in the league before getting to where he is today —  a Hollywood filmmaker widely known as the co-producer of the CW’s television series &lt;em&gt;All American&lt;/em&gt;, inspired by his life’s story. He has co-founded Moore Street Productions, which tells stories at the intersection of sports and community. As a native of South Central LA, Spencer is co-owner of Hilltop Coffee &amp;amp; Kitchen, which has multiple locations across the city. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If there is anything to know about Spencer, whether that is portrayed in his fictional character or here today in real life, his commitment to the community and telling the stories of those around him is unwavering. On this episode we dive into fatherhood, community, and the importance of telling stories as a form of activism.&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>From NFL to Hollywood: Spencer Paysinger&#39;s Winning Plays On and Off The Field</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/uk3ul3cbnt4awrzbtqp9rslj-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3238</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;For Sparkle On’s Season 2 launch, we have Spencer Paysinger join us on the show, displaying the importance of owning our history. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paysinger is a retired NFL linebacker who was part of the Superbowl XLVI (46)-winning team with the New York Giants. He played seven seasons in the league before getting to where he is today —  a Hollywood filmmaker widely known as the co-producer of the CW’s television series &lt;em&gt;All American&lt;/em&gt;, inspired by his life’s story. He has co-founded Moore Street Productions, which tells stories at the intersection of sports and community. As a native of South Central LA, Spencer is co-owner of Hilltop Coffee &amp;amp; Kitchen, which has multiple locations across the city. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If there is anything to know about Spencer, whether that is portrayed in his fictional character or here today in real life, his commitment to the community and telling the stories of those around him is unwavering. On this episode we dive into fatherhood, community, and the importance of telling stories as a form of activism.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/wqbfoankn0wqxk5w1qtxypre/thumbnail-wqbfoankn0wqxk5w1qtxypre.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/k3nyc9ni13ldc18nit96ssaj-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Permission To Speak With Samara Bay</title><description>&lt;p&gt;According to Samara Bay, we all have a voice story. She is a highly sought-after speech coach, speaker, and thought leader whose clients span Hollywood celebrities, political powerhouses, and business leaders. She has had clients such as Rachel McAdams, has been interviewed by Deepak Chopra, and worked on blockbusters such as &lt;em&gt;Wonder Woman&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Guardians of the Galaxy&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For her, voice is the vehicle to speak with confidence and joy, and in her words, “truly make sh*t happen.” She’s the author of the 2023 bestseller &lt;em&gt;Permission to Speak&lt;/em&gt;: &lt;em&gt;How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting With You, &lt;/em&gt;and her work has been featured in &lt;em&gt;The New York Times Magazine&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;TIME&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;CBS Sunday Morning&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Tamron Hall&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Fast Company&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Glamour, &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;Entrepreneur Magazine.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the importance of voice, how to use it to get what you want, and how to step into our power!&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">a05a305a-8284-42b3-8489-0ac04905dadc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:54:09 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/a51k5zzs98c0hqqq91ja7hmz.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to Samara Bay, we all have a voice story. She is a highly sought-after speech coach, speaker, and thought leader whose clients span Hollywood celebrities, political powerhouses, and business leaders. She has had clients such as Rachel McAdams, has been interviewed by Deepak Chopra, and worked on blockbusters such as Wonder Woman and Guardians of the Galaxy.</p><p>For her, voice is the vehicle to speak with confidence and joy, and in her words, “truly make sh*t happen.” She’s the author of the 2023 bestseller Permission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting With You, and her work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, TIME, CBS Sunday Morning, Tamron Hall, Fast Company, Glamour, and Entrepreneur Magazine.</p><p>On this episode of Sparkle On, we dive into the importance of voice, how to use it to get what you want, and how to step into our power!</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Permission To Speak With Samara Bay</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/m67uzsqbrkmlket9100nnllj-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3638</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;According to Samara Bay, we all have a voice story. She is a highly sought-after speech coach, speaker, and thought leader whose clients span Hollywood celebrities, political powerhouses, and business leaders. She has had clients such as Rachel McAdams, has been interviewed by Deepak Chopra, and worked on blockbusters such as &lt;em&gt;Wonder Woman&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Guardians of the Galaxy&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For her, voice is the vehicle to speak with confidence and joy, and in her words, “truly make sh*t happen.” She’s the author of the 2023 bestseller &lt;em&gt;Permission to Speak&lt;/em&gt;: &lt;em&gt;How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting With You, &lt;/em&gt;and her work has been featured in &lt;em&gt;The New York Times Magazine&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;TIME&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;CBS Sunday Morning&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Tamron Hall&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Fast Company&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Glamour, &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;Entrepreneur Magazine.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the importance of voice, how to use it to get what you want, and how to step into our power!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/wtdw1jcglpi6n7q1yoc599q1/thumbnail-wtdw1jcglpi6n7q1yoc599q1.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/qz1l28am6zjhavbb78os1xv2-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Ajay Nwosu Asks What Comes After 1,2,3?</title><description>&lt;p&gt;When I ask Ajay Nwosu what comes after 1, 2, 3, his answer is 7, 8, 9. At his core, Ajay is a visionary. As an investor, advisor, and former CEO of Teqball USA, he has scaled over 27 companies across diverse industries. You may be familiar with some of them—PATH Water, Hyperice, and TMRW Sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the unique perspectives and lifestyles of thriving entrepreneurs, with a special focus on how the power of community unlocks our full potential. Ajay&#39;s journey spans four continents and includes experiences in professional soccer and aerospace engineering. It’s a testament to his nonlinear path, which has shaped his ability to invest in founders—people who possess the integrity, vision, and conviction to drive their goals forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ajay teaches us that true resilience isn&#39;t about never giving up but about relentlessly pursuing our passions.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">d9f9d0bd-c1a2-4cab-9269-22bd81cc66f9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:29:33 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/c0aq1ozej7c5beyevln17oaq.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I ask Ajay Nwosu what comes after 1, 2, 3, his answer is 7, 8, 9. At his core, Ajay is a visionary. As an investor, advisor, and former CEO of Teqball USA, he has scaled over 27 companies across diverse industries. You may be familiar with some of them—PATH Water, Hyperice, and TMRW Sports.</p><p>This episode explores the unique perspectives and lifestyles of thriving entrepreneurs, with a special focus on how the power of community unlocks our full potential. Ajay&#39;s journey spans four continents and includes experiences in professional soccer and aerospace engineering. It’s a testament to his nonlinear path, which has shaped his ability to invest in founders—people who possess the integrity, vision, and conviction to drive their goals forward.</p><p>Ajay teaches us that true resilience isn&#39;t about never giving up but about relentlessly pursuing our passions.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Ajay Nwosu Asks What Comes After 1,2,3?</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/hoetcsj0igp84pji5utlpuvm-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3270</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;When I ask Ajay Nwosu what comes after 1, 2, 3, his answer is 7, 8, 9. At his core, Ajay is a visionary. As an investor, advisor, and former CEO of Teqball USA, he has scaled over 27 companies across diverse industries. You may be familiar with some of them—PATH Water, Hyperice, and TMRW Sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the unique perspectives and lifestyles of thriving entrepreneurs, with a special focus on how the power of community unlocks our full potential. Ajay&#39;s journey spans four continents and includes experiences in professional soccer and aerospace engineering. It’s a testament to his nonlinear path, which has shaped his ability to invest in founders—people who possess the integrity, vision, and conviction to drive their goals forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ajay teaches us that true resilience isn&#39;t about never giving up but about relentlessly pursuing our passions.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/pcsd8h0zis1woe3j9gtubvxd/thumbnail-pcsd8h0zis1woe3j9gtubvxd.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/e4gaceie53nrasmtgdrc19z8-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>TBH, There Is Nothing Wrong With Being Thankful For Yourself (BONUS SOLO EPISODE)</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Happy Thanksgiving! This week on Sparkle On, Devi Jags takes a solo journey of reflection, sharing intimate anecdotes and insights from her podcasting journey so far. From navigating the ups and downs of writing and friendships to finding inspiration in the most defying movie of the decade, &#34;Wicked,&#34; Devi encourages listeners to embrace their personal growth this holiday season. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for a conversation about navigating challenges, embracing change, and loving that our strength has been there all along.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">634eacd5-ddb4-4187-8a1a-a048800d76ba</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:03:47 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/d7cqmjy0nboqhecsvvul0vwr.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;Happy Thanksgiving! This week on Sparkle On, Devi Jags takes a solo journey of reflection, sharing intimate anecdotes and insights from her podcasting journey so far. From navigating the ups and downs of writing and friendships to finding inspiration in the most defying movie of the decade, &quot;Wicked,&quot; Devi encourages listeners to embrace their personal growth this holiday season. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for a conversation about navigating challenges, embracing change, and loving that our strength has been there all along.&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>TBH, There Is Nothing Wrong With Being Thankful For Yourself (BONUS SOLO EPISODE)</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/xs1tg1p7ar4lkl2tsh58vwro-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2522</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Happy Thanksgiving! This week on Sparkle On, Devi Jags takes a solo journey of reflection, sharing intimate anecdotes and insights from her podcasting journey so far. From navigating the ups and downs of writing and friendships to finding inspiration in the most defying movie of the decade, &#34;Wicked,&#34; Devi encourages listeners to embrace their personal growth this holiday season. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for a conversation about navigating challenges, embracing change, and loving that our strength has been there all along.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/z708nww3p5jpa7wj1zipatnq/thumbnail-z708nww3p5jpa7wj1zipatnq.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/sg0okp6zuffwk4dfafrqok0v-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Going Viral One Life Hack At A Time with Sidney Raz</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Becoming viral might happen overnight, but the road to get there does not. Sidney Raz is a full-time content creator based in LA with over 5 million followers across his platforms. He is also a dad, a husband, a lifehacker, a learner, and much more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is special about Sid’s story is that he has been trying to be a content creator for over 15 years. You might recognize him from videos over the years on YouTube, Vine, and Instagram, but in 2021, he posted, “Something I didn’t know until I was in my 30s.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since then, he has built a following by telling people tips and tricks. His videos have been watched almost a billion times, and he’s received coverage in international media, such as the Today Show Australia, Good Morning America, the Drew Barrymore Show, the Daily Mail, and has worked with brands like Toyota, Cascade, and LA Library. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, Sidney Raz is winning at life.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">f37c0d5c-e319-43e7-b00a-676967acefb7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:28:10 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/a547e3714fa0ayysx6kzd5ru.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Becoming viral might happen overnight, but the road to get there does not. Sidney Raz is a full-time content creator based in LA with over 5 million followers across his platforms. He is also a dad, a husband, a lifehacker, a learner, and much more. ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />What is special about Sid’s story is that he has been trying to be a content creator for over 15 years. You might recognize him from videos over the years on YouTube, Vine, and Instagram, but in 2021, he posted, “Something I didn’t know until I was in my 30s.” ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />Now, Sid is winning at life.  ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />Listen now  https://youtu.be/HRtYnVdVM-w?si=nWaB6xclRyVuOpxq 🌟🎙️ ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />#SparkleOn #lifehacks #podcastclips #podcaster</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Going Viral One Life Hack At A Time with Sidney Raz</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/vaextoaorjngh653rigzs2rc-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3201</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Becoming viral might happen overnight, but the road to get there does not. Sidney Raz is a full-time content creator based in LA with over 5 million followers across his platforms. He is also a dad, a husband, a lifehacker, a learner, and much more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is special about Sid’s story is that he has been trying to be a content creator for over 15 years. You might recognize him from videos over the years on YouTube, Vine, and Instagram, but in 2021, he posted, “Something I didn’t know until I was in my 30s.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since then, he has built a following by telling people tips and tricks. His videos have been watched almost a billion times, and he’s received coverage in international media, such as the Today Show Australia, Good Morning America, the Drew Barrymore Show, the Daily Mail, and has worked with brands like Toyota, Cascade, and LA Library. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, Sidney Raz is winning at life.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/q1xk0u98bb755sj0rvnon6od/thumbnail-q1xk0u98bb755sj0rvnon6od.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/v0zv3agc79n5dw1m25c42dmf-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Facing Fears and the Power of Faith With Jimmy Spencer</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Jimmy Spencer has battled severe anxiety since he was a kid. As Senior Vice President of Talent Partnerships at The SpringHill Company (founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter), he has worked with the world’s most influential athletes and influencers within the sports industry. The job comes with its own pressures, but his advocacy for mental health makes him a unique voice among the ones at the top of the media industry. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Sparkle On, Jimmy dives into the power storytelling has had on his life, helping communities access mental wellness care through his work with Cheatcode Foundation, and the profound changes faith has had in improving his anxiety.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">1de5f4e0-6444-49ec-aed1-68cb0f366f18</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:55:29 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/q0n5s33z0ckuya6iwam8bp26.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anxiety looks different in everybody. Sometimes it’s better or worse in different chapters of our life✨ ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />But admitting we battle anxiety is the first step in taking back control of our mind, bodies, and hearts💖 ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />When were moments you’ve battled anxiety?⬇️ ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />Tune in on the latest episode of Sparkle On to learn more about mental health advocate &amp; SVP at UNINTERRUPTED, Jimmy Spencer’s story🌟 ⁣<br /> ⁣<br />#SparkleOn </p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkpImC5ePN4</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Facing Fears and the Power of Faith With Jimmy Spencer</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/fh5pjixzyels7npp1bt80rne-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3402</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Jimmy Spencer has battled severe anxiety since he was a kid. As Senior Vice President of Talent Partnerships at The SpringHill Company (founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter), he has worked with the world’s most influential athletes and influencers within the sports industry. The job comes with its own pressures, but his advocacy for mental health makes him a unique voice among the ones at the top of the media industry. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Sparkle On, Jimmy dives into the power storytelling has had on his life, helping communities access mental wellness care through his work with Cheatcode Foundation, and the profound changes faith has had in improving his anxiety.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/kuywgbcv46vj2zkdblgjyyei/thumbnail-kuywgbcv46vj2zkdblgjyyei.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/voe8zo3gauq2ybkmj9xr3osk-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Directing Change For Women&#39;s Sports With Carrie Stett</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Carrie Stett didn’t always know she wanted to be a director in Hollywood. Having dreams of initially becoming a professional tennis player, Carrie combines her love for storytelling and sports background, organizing brilliant advocacy initiatives for women’s equality, particularly in Title IX and women’s sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her films are supported by the widely known individuals they feature, such as actress Gina Rodriguez, reality TV stars - the Property Brothers, and WNBA legend Candance Parker, and have spearheaded viral sensations for companies such as Kleenex, Ford, Barbie, Lego, Walmart, and Disney.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The road to becoming a director in Hollywood is far from linear, but Carrie teaches listeners the importance of developing valuable stories to spark their most authentic voice.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">8ad7a219-0897-4c68-bcbc-c809d3092b2c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:29:51 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/m9unepabab9wyqzsqedzrb7r.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carrie Stett didn’t always know she wanted to be a director in Hollywood. Having dreams of initially becoming a professional tennis player, Carrie combines her love for storytelling and sports background, organizing brilliant advocacy initiatives for women’s equality, particularly in  Title IX and women’s sports. </p><p>Her films are supported by the widely known individuals they feature, such as actress Gina Rodriguez, reality TV stars - the Property Brothers, and WNBA legend Candance Parker, and have spearheaded viral sensations for companies such as Kleenex, Ford, Barbie, Lego, Walmart, and Disney.</p><p>The road to becoming a director in Hollywood is far from linear, but Carrie teaches listeners the importance of developing valuable stories to spark their most authentic voice.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Directing Change For Women&#39;s Sports With Carrie Stett</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/vazb6nwxzijutgmcesra1npy-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2990</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Carrie Stett didn’t always know she wanted to be a director in Hollywood. Having dreams of initially becoming a professional tennis player, Carrie combines her love for storytelling and sports background, organizing brilliant advocacy initiatives for women’s equality, particularly in Title IX and women’s sports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her films are supported by the widely known individuals they feature, such as actress Gina Rodriguez, reality TV stars - the Property Brothers, and WNBA legend Candance Parker, and have spearheaded viral sensations for companies such as Kleenex, Ford, Barbie, Lego, Walmart, and Disney.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The road to becoming a director in Hollywood is far from linear, but Carrie teaches listeners the importance of developing valuable stories to spark their most authentic voice.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/oigs3vzejycx1c8oow752l22/thumbnail-oigs3vzejycx1c8oow752l22.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/rkq5dbwc2mdhxym7r1bc6s15-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes With Christine Yu</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Christine Yu is the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. She is a lifelong athlete and an award-winning journalist. Writing for leading publications like The Washington Post, Runner&#39;s World, Vice, ESPNW, and much more, Christine&#39;s interests dive into the intersection between sports science and women athletes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resisting the belief of “shrink it and pink it” Christine shares her the research gap in women&#39;s athletics and encourages listeners to support the well-being of girls and women in sports.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">431a5f74-4431-41f5-9916-65e793a6d906</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:24:35 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/eozhdinq0usi4s35m6yqsvzq.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christine Yu is the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. She is a lifelong athlete and an award-winning journalist.</p><p>Writing for leading publications like The Washington Post, Runner&#39;s World, Vice, ESPNW, and much more, Christine&#39;s interests dive into the intersection between sports science and women athletes.</p><p>Resisting the belief of “shrink it and pink it” Christine shares her the research gap in women athletics and encourages listeners to support the well-being of girls and women in sports 🏃‍♀️</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes With Christine Yu</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/z1dscd19a3m0hqhv5aygmhmd-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2553</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Christine Yu is the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. She is a lifelong athlete and an award-winning journalist. Writing for leading publications like The Washington Post, Runner&#39;s World, Vice, ESPNW, and much more, Christine&#39;s interests dive into the intersection between sports science and women athletes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resisting the belief of “shrink it and pink it” Christine shares her the research gap in women&#39;s athletics and encourages listeners to support the well-being of girls and women in sports.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/mom95ub2ivqizwiix8lfojpk/thumbnail-mom95ub2ivqizwiix8lfojpk.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/jy69k3c5cupmukba8hefn9v9-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Blowing Shit Up With The Michael Bay of Business aka Cindy Gallop</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Founder of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Sparkle On to display why she is one of the most outspoken and innovative voices in sex tech. Business Insider named her one of 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today, alongside Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin, and cited her as number 33 on their list of 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter. In 2009, her TED talk about her direct personal experience of dating younger men and technology’s impact on our sex lives went viral — announcing the launch of the social sex tech platform, which is pro-sex, pro-porn, pro-knowing the difference designed to promote good sexual behavior and good sexual values. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With her passion and purpose to have representations of real-world sex, Gallop expresses the impact Make Love Not Porn has to end rape culture, create closer relationships, and display the vulnerability in men. Gallop shares, “More men write us grateful emails than anybody else because we are something unique that men will find nowhere else on the internet, which is a safe space where men can be and watch other men being open, emotional, and vulnerable around sex.” Gallop and her team at Make Love Not Porn are changing the sex education landscape and the ways people claim their bodies on the internet.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">9cdb1fc8-199e-4a97-9eef-5fe1f862b569</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:50:39 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/m3kyu1g5dzqopeiyjajqdhma.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Founder of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Sparkle On to display why she is one of the most outspoken and innovative voices in sex tech. Business Insider named her one of 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today, alongside Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin, and cited her as number 33 on their list of 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter. In 2009, her TED talk about her direct personal experience of dating younger men and technology’s impact on our sex lives went viral — announcing the launch of the social sex tech platform, which is pro-sex, pro-porn, pro-knowing the difference designed to promote good sexual behavior and good sexual values. </p><p>With her passion and purpose to have representations of real-world sex, Gallop expresses the impact Make Love Not Porn has to end rape culture, create closer relationships, and display the vulnerability in men. Gallop shares, “More men write us grateful emails than anybody else because we are something unique that men will find nowhere else on the internet, which is a safe space where men can be and watch other men being open, emotional, and vulnerable around sex.” Gallop and her team at Make Love Not Porn are changing the sex education landscape and the ways people claim their bodies on the internet.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Blowing Shit Up With The Michael Bay of Business aka Cindy Gallop</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/a67lfm7zxoelp9akrnxjxtga-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3346</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Founder of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Sparkle On to display why she is one of the most outspoken and innovative voices in sex tech. Business Insider named her one of 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today, alongside Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin, and cited her as number 33 on their list of 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter. In 2009, her TED talk about her direct personal experience of dating younger men and technology’s impact on our sex lives went viral — announcing the launch of the social sex tech platform, which is pro-sex, pro-porn, pro-knowing the difference designed to promote good sexual behavior and good sexual values. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With her passion and purpose to have representations of real-world sex, Gallop expresses the impact Make Love Not Porn has to end rape culture, create closer relationships, and display the vulnerability in men. Gallop shares, “More men write us grateful emails than anybody else because we are something unique that men will find nowhere else on the internet, which is a safe space where men can be and watch other men being open, emotional, and vulnerable around sex.” Gallop and her team at Make Love Not Porn are changing the sex education landscape and the ways people claim their bodies on the internet.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/tnbdhfy3rhiwvhxidmej92ab/thumbnail-tnbdhfy3rhiwvhxidmej92ab.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/vnlg51l0g2mgnqty1uzm7kx0-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Writing To Help Ourselves and Others With Olivia Gatwood</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Our host, Devi Jags, enthusiastically welcomes author and poet Olivia Gatwood to the show following the release of her debut novel, &lt;em&gt;Whoever You Are Honey&lt;/em&gt;. An essential author for our hyper-digital age, &lt;em&gt;Whoever You Are, Honey&lt;/em&gt; is a gripping, seductive, and prescient novel that dissects relationships between women and examines how striving for perfection and&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;desirability plays out in spaces where technology and power intersect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gatwood is also the author of two poetry collections, &lt;em&gt;New American Best Friend&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Life of the Party&lt;/em&gt;, and the co-writer of Adele’s music video for &#34;I Drink Wine.&#34; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Knowing she always wanted to be a writer, Gatwood also explains how she turned to spoken word poetry as a way to advocate for the issues she cares about. Through capturing her experiences and others, she has received international recognition for her poetry, writing workshops, and work as a Title IX-compliant educator in sexual assault prevention and recovery.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">933257c8-c5bd-4add-a76b-eaab16194d99</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:21:18 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/eau7dqy3wy6qdzx3ntt8bjpt.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our host, Devi Jags, enthusiastically welcomes author and poet Olivia Gatwood to the show following the release of her debut novel, Whoever You Are Honey. An essential author for our hyper-digital age, Whoever You Are, Honey is a gripping, seductive, and prescient novel that dissects relationships between women and examines how striving for perfection and<br />desirability plays out in spaces where technology and power intersect.</p><p>Gatwood is also the author of two poetry collections, New American Best Friend and Life of the Party, and the co-writer of Adele’s music video for &quot;I Drink Wine.&quot; </p><p>Knowing she always wanted to be a writer, Gatwood also explains how she turned to spoken word poetry as a way to advocate for the issues she cares about. Through capturing her experiences and others, she has received international recognition for her poetry, writing workshops, and work as a Title IX-compliant educator in sexual assault prevention and recovery.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Writing To Help Ourselves and Others With Olivia Gatwood</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/cqlnx6ok7fek8mw9agngw4xk-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3651</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Our host, Devi Jags, enthusiastically welcomes author and poet Olivia Gatwood to the show following the release of her debut novel, &lt;em&gt;Whoever You Are Honey&lt;/em&gt;. An essential author for our hyper-digital age, &lt;em&gt;Whoever You Are, Honey&lt;/em&gt; is a gripping, seductive, and prescient novel that dissects relationships between women and examines how striving for perfection and&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;desirability plays out in spaces where technology and power intersect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gatwood is also the author of two poetry collections, &lt;em&gt;New American Best Friend&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Life of the Party&lt;/em&gt;, and the co-writer of Adele’s music video for &#34;I Drink Wine.&#34; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Knowing she always wanted to be a writer, Gatwood also explains how she turned to spoken word poetry as a way to advocate for the issues she cares about. 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Balancing the limelight with her story making headlines, Imani urges listeners to reclaim their narrative and remind them that their trauma is not their whole story. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through her writing, advocacy, and playing basketball overseas, she has continuously used her platform to bring about positive change, stating that her goal is to be whom she needed when she was younger. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She leads with love and tries her best, and that shine is displayed throughout her entire episode. &lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">136db1da-6427-4127-a686-4947a123435c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:01:51 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/khm9bmqo3ea4usn2nvkxzvyz.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imani McGee Stafford is known for many of her titles, among the most notable being a WNBA player, a mental health advocate, a poet, a soon-to-be attorney, and a self-proclaimed unicorn. </p><p>Launching her basketball career at The University of Texas at Austin, she shares her experience as a student-athlete when she performed at a spoken word poetry show detailing surviving sexual abuse. Balancing the limelight with her story making headlines, Imani urges listeners to reclaim their narrative and remind them that their trauma is not their whole story. </p><p>Through her writing, advocacy, and playing basketball overseas, she has continuously used her platform to bring about positive change, stating that her goal is to be whom she needed when she was younger. </p><p>She leads with love and tries her best, and that shine is displayed throughout her entire episode.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>To Be A Unicorn With Imani McGee</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/wevr760vgt7kj5d0315n8byp-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3110</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Imani McGee Stafford is known for many of her titles, among the most notable being a WNBA player, a mental health advocate, a poet, a soon-to-be attorney, and a self-proclaimed unicorn. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Launching her basketball career at The University of Texas at Austin, she shares her experience as a student-athlete when she performed at spoken word poetry show detailing surviving sexual abuse. Balancing the limelight with her story making headlines, Imani urges listeners to reclaim their narrative and remind them that their trauma is not their whole story. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through her writing, advocacy, and playing basketball overseas, she has continuously used her platform to bring about positive change, stating that her goal is to be whom she needed when she was younger. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She leads with love and tries her best, and that shine is displayed throughout her entire episode. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/dde4d8yaz7eaeew6id4n29k3/thumbnail-dde4d8yaz7eaeew6id4n29k3.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/hc4agsp3gd0qnxvye9wmpesb-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>*BONUS BIRTHDAY EPISODE* - Sparkle On With Tay&#39;s Girly Pops</title><description>&lt;p&gt;In honor of the Summer of Sparkle and my birthday month, here&#39;s a BONUS episode! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meet Taylor Hall, founder of Girly Pop Fitness — a women only workout community in LA, focused on empowering females through fitness. With plans to make it onto the global stage, you’ll want to join this community of women enhancing their strength and confidence together as soon as possible! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her knowledge stems from not only being a certified personal trainer but also a lifelong athlete. Having suffered through 2 ACL tears, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and other issues that tend to affect women in sports, Taylor dives deep into the struggles women athletes face and why communities like hers are the key to overcoming them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Taylor explains Girly Pop Fitness, she discusses the challenges women face, and how the Sparkle On event on the rooftop of Neue House Hollywood will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">db6de628-02e3-462e-af29-4901234798db</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:39:12 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/tjsxfcvrwlpiwuorncxfcwqb.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;p&gt;In honor of the Summer of Sparkle and my birthday month, here&#39;s a BONUS episode! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meet Taylor Hall, founder of Girly Pop Fitness — a women only workout community in LA, focused on empowering females through fitness. With plans to make it onto the global stage, you’ll want to join this community of women enhancing their strength and confidence together as soon as possible! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her knowledge stems from not only being a certified personal trainer but also a lifelong athlete. Having suffered through 2 ACL tears, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and other issues that tend to affect women in sports, Taylor dives deep into the struggles women athletes face and why communities like hers are the key to overcoming them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Taylor explains Girly Pop Fitness, she discusses the challenges women face, and how the Sparkle On event on the rooftop of Neue House Hollywood will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!&lt;/p&gt;</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>*BONUS BIRTHDAY EPISODE* - Sparkle On With Tay&#39;s Girly Pops</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/mk1qk5yiav6q4btkxmom58sa-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2731</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In honor of the Summer of Sparkle and my birthday month, here&#39;s a BONUS episode! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meet Taylor Hall, founder of Girly Pop Fitness — a women only workout community in LA, focused on empowering females through fitness. With plans to make it onto the global stage, you’ll want to join this community of women enhancing their strength and confidence together as soon as possible! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her knowledge stems from not only being a certified personal trainer but also a lifelong athlete. Having suffered through 2 ACL tears, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and other issues that tend to affect women in sports, Taylor dives deep into the struggles women athletes face and why communities like hers are the key to overcoming them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Taylor explains Girly Pop Fitness, she discusses the challenges women face, and how the Sparkle On event on the rooftop of Neue House Hollywood will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/o861x3x7t9iz1ftxzdixl6dm/thumbnail-o861x3x7t9iz1ftxzdixl6dm.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/j8844mx05m8s60fy1s5g4gak-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Understanding Life&#39;s Cycles Through Tarot With Allison Arjarun</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This episode of Sparkle On is like nothing we’ve ever done before. Allison Arjarun is a Mystic, Medium, and Intuitive Guide, and leads Devi and the Sparkle community through a powerful tarot reading. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having hidden in the shadows by keeping her tarot practice a secret, and battling stage four cancer, Arjarun helps us discover what it means to embrace light and darkness to be our truest selves. Now, Arjarun is founder of a nonprofit supporting artists by nurturing their emotional well-being and providing financial assistance to help them thrive in their artistic pursuits. She helps us learn that our stories inform the art we put out into the world, and stepping into the light ignites healing for us all, no matter our differences.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">b2d0cfda-f172-4b76-9a63-733a068712bb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:38:15 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/ju2zcfnl5mr992pys3p48ojg.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode of Sparkle On is like nothing we’ve ever done before. Allison Arjarun is a Mystic, Medium, and Intuitive Guide, and leads Devi and the Sparkle community through a powerful tarot reading. </p><p>Having hidden in the shadows by keeping her tarot practice a secret, and battling stage four cancer, Arjarun helps us discover what it means to embrace light and darkness to be our truest selves. Now, Arjarun is founder of a nonprofit supporting artists by nurturing their emotional well-being and providing financial assistance to help them thrive in their artistic pursuits. She helps us learn that our stories inform the art we put out into the world, and stepping into the light ignites healing for us all, no matter our differences.</p><p>Get your reading from Allison here: https://sweetspiritmystic.com/</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Understanding Life&#39;s Cycles Through Tarot With Allison Arjarun</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/ded2gqs97s375ganst0zyrpc-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3118</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode of Sparkle On is like nothing we’ve ever done before. 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Joining Devi for another episode of Sparkle On, Moor discusses her journey to discovering her artistry for makeup, the online criticism she faced as an Indian woman amid her divorce, and what it means to heal through the power of unleashing confidence for others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond cosmetics, she is a philanthropist with the &#34;DO MOOR&#34; initiative, addressing critical issues such as human trafficking and homelessness. Through her company, she endeavors to instill confidence and foster positive change across the globe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her products are in outlets across Sephora in Southeast Asia, &lt;a target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer nofollow&#34; href=&#34;http://natashamoor.com&#34;&gt;natashamoor.com&lt;/a&gt;, and Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">40dc2afd-5a9b-427e-a516-d99d659b2535</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:27:32 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/nlyes118227t5l09wejm9xig.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meet Natasha Moor, the global makeup artist and visionary founder of Natasha Moor Cosmetics, who is dedicated to cultivating kindness, power, and impact through the influence of cosmetics. Growing her beauty empire has not come without dark times. Joining Devi for another episode of Sparkle On, where Moor discusses her journey to discovering her artistry for makeup, the online criticism she faced as an Indian woman amid her divorce, and what it means to heal through the power of unleashing confidence for others.</p><p>Beyond cosmetics, she is a philanthropist with the &quot;DO MOOR&quot; initiative, addressing critical issues such as human trafficking and homelessness. 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Joining Devi for another episode of Sparkle On, Moor discusses her journey to discovering her artistry for makeup, the online criticism she faced as an Indian woman amid her divorce, and what it means to heal through the power of unleashing confidence for others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond cosmetics, she is a philanthropist with the &#34;DO MOOR&#34; initiative, addressing critical issues such as human trafficking and homelessness. Through her company, she endeavors to instill confidence and foster positive change across the globe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her products are in outlets across Sephora in Southeast Asia, &lt;a target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer nofollow&#34; href=&#34;http://natashamoor.com&#34;&gt;natashamoor.com&lt;/a&gt;, and Amazon.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/cjk3n4wu4eg4bg95c7x5zn6q/thumbnail-cjk3n4wu4eg4bg95c7x5zn6q.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/tiyhviw3y43f5ch7oj2k5aph-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Playing The Mental Game With Brandon Saho</title><description>&lt;p&gt;From the outside, Brandon Saho, former sports reporter and Cincinnati native, seemed to be living his dream. Interviewing world-class athletes and being the life of the party, no one could guess that he had been battling depression and suicidal thoughts since he was a teenager. But following losing the love of his life, losing three family members, and working grueling hours, Saho finally asked for the help he needed for years. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He checked himself into the Lindner Center of Hope where during his time, the idea of The Mental Game was born. The Mental Game is a mental health podcast with athletes, musicians, and entertainers to help break the stigma of asking for help. It features guests like Terry Crews, Kate Flannery, Kevin Gates, Jim O’Heir, and many more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Mental Game is just getting its start, and Saho dives into all the ways he’s getting his Sparkle back while battling depression. We talk about going sober, the University of Cincinnati and Xavier rivalry, and how breaking the mental health stigma starts with sharing one story at a time.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">96d7ab4f-f601-4c5e-9e11-9b9d6558ff96</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:10:15 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/h51iv4o10k2i8e1zx15pv50z.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the outside, Brandon Saho, former sports reporter and Cincinnati native, seemed to be living his dream. Interviewing world-class athletes and being the life of the party, no one could guess that he had been battling depression and suicidal thoughts since he was a teenager. But following losing the love of his life, losing three family members, and working grueling hours, Saho finally asked for the help he needed for years. </p><p>He checked himself into the Lindner Center of Hope where during his time, the idea of The Mental Game was born. The Mental Game is a mental health podcast with athletes, musicians, and entertainers to help break the stigma of asking for help. It features guests like Terry Crews, Kate Flannery, Kevin Gates, Jim O’Heir, and many more. </p><p>The Mental Game is just getting its start, and Saho dives into all the ways he’s getting his Sparkle back while battling depression. We talk about going sober, the University of Cincinnati and Xavier rivalry, and how breaking the mental health stigma starts with sharing one story at a time.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Playing The Mental Game With Brandon Saho</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/hllca5bib5djztns4cr7b2pz-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2500</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;From the outside, Brandon Saho, former sports reporter and Cincinnati native, seemed to be living his dream. Interviewing world-class athletes and being the life of the party, no one could guess that he had been battling depression and suicidal thoughts since he was a teenager. But following losing the love of his life, losing three family members, and working grueling hours, Saho finally asked for the help he needed for years. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He checked himself into the Lindner Center of Hope where during his time, the idea of The Mental Game was born. The Mental Game is a mental health podcast with athletes, musicians, and entertainers to help break the stigma of asking for help. It features guests like Terry Crews, Kate Flannery, Kevin Gates, Jim O’Heir, and many more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Mental Game is just getting its start, and Saho dives into all the ways he’s getting his Sparkle back while battling depression. We talk about going sober, the University of Cincinnati and Xavier rivalry, and how breaking the mental health stigma starts with sharing one story at a time.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/h8dzxgg45v6mzau3hxvz4aea/thumbnail-h8dzxgg45v6mzau3hxvz4aea.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/rrghc2t9ng3imtuhg168v4rt-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Never Underestimate The Wisdom &amp; Power of Teenage Girls With Chelsey Goodan</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Best-selling author, Chelsey Goodan joins Devi on the show, dressed for the occasion — in hot pink and sparkles. Her book, “Underestimated: The Wisdom And Power Of Teenage Girls,” has gained national attention from Hello Sunshine, The TODAY Show and has been endorsed by Oprah’s Book Club, saying: “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As mentorship director of DemocraShe, and her book,  Goodan shares that “Teenage girls are a force that we must embrace… not squash, not dismiss, not judge, not change, not minimize,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;not control, and not fear.” says Goodan. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the show, she talks about how listening and loving girls are the keys to everything — from letting their Sparkle shine, having a relationship without judgment, and helping young women create change in the world around them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a must-watch for all parents, teachers, coaches, family, and friends who want to embrace their truest selves and help young women do the same.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">2e648f9a-8604-49e0-bc4a-1a9757cac009</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:01:36 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/g84l6l8muowrn3l3esukmnus.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Best-selling author, Chelsey Goodan joins Devi on the show, dressed for the occasion — in hot pink and sparkles. Her book, “Underestimated: The Wisdom And Power Of Teenage Girls,” has gained national attention from Hello Sunshine, The TODAY Show and has been endorsed by Oprah’s Book Club, saying: “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.” </p><p>As mentorship director of DemocraShe and her book, Goodan shares that “Teenage girls are a force that we must embrace… not squash, not dismiss, not judge, not change, not minimize, not control, and not fear.” says Goodan. </p><p>On the show, she talks about how listening and loving girls are the keys to everything — from letting their Sparkle shine, having a relationship without judgment, and helping young women create change in the world around them.</p><p>This episode is a must-watch for all parents, teachers, coaches, family, and friends who want to embrace their truest selves and help young women do the same.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Never Underestimate The Wisdom &amp; Power of Teenage Girls With Chelsey Goodan</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/l1lqxl6uxe2way5ptu3xc619-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2855</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Best-selling author, Chelsey Goodan joins Devi on the show, dressed for the occasion — in hot pink and sparkles. Her book, “Underestimated: The Wisdom And Power Of Teenage Girls,” has gained national attention from Hello Sunshine, The TODAY Show and has been endorsed by Oprah’s Book Club, saying: “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As mentorship director of DemocraShe, and her book,  Goodan shares that “Teenage girls are a force that we must embrace… not squash, not dismiss, not judge, not change, not minimize,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;not control, and not fear.” says Goodan. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the show, she talks about how listening and loving girls are the keys to everything — from letting their Sparkle shine, having a relationship without judgment, and helping young women create change in the world around them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a must-watch for all parents, teachers, coaches, family, and friends who want to embrace their truest selves and help young women do the same.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/yve8pgx3otthozss0ltsjtwn/thumbnail-yve8pgx3otthozss0ltsjtwn.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/a9x4ca2dclt692n0wypcxikr-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>A Sparkle Origin Story With Coach Trent Sanderson</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Devi on a special episode of Sparkle, where she sits down with elite high school running coach, Trent Sanderson. As the founder of Team Prep USA, Coach Sanderson takes our audience on a journey through creating his high-altitude training camp in the heart of the Colorado mountains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producing dozens of high school All-Americans and two Olympians, Coach Sanderson, and Devi dive deep into the art of cultivating success at the youth level, mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Sparkle origin story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode encapsulates what it means to stay relentless in the face of adversity and the invaluable life lessons learned on the track. Tune in as we explore the impact that coaches of sports impart on athletes, resonating even years beyond their athletic careers.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">a8b77c60-dd95-4474-9970-d601f2cb0139</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 18:49:30 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/t725i9aid48pa5rtm2ni68ai.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Devi on a special episode of Sparkle, where she sits down with elite high school running coach, Trent Sanderson. As the founder of Team Prep USA, Coach Sanderson takes our audience on a journey through creating his high-altitude training camp in the heart of the Colorado mountains.</p><p>Producing dozens of high school All-Americans and two Olympians, Coach Sanderson, and Devi dive deep into the art of cultivating success at the youth level, mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Sparkle origin story.</p><p>This episode encapsulates what it means to stay relentless in the face of adversity and the invaluable life lessons learned on the track. Tune in as we explore the impact that coaches of sports impart on athletes, resonating even years beyond their athletic careers.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>A Sparkle Origin Story With Coach Trent Sanderson</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/m7nqgenvkr21cri48mjoqedy-cover.png"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>4282</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Devi on a special episode of Sparkle, where she sits down with elite high school running coach, Trent Sanderson. As the founder of Team Prep USA, Coach Sanderson takes our audience on a journey through creating his high-altitude training camp in the heart of the Colorado mountains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producing dozens of high school All-Americans and two Olympians, Coach Sanderson, and Devi dive deep into the art of cultivating success at the youth level, mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Sparkle origin story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode encapsulates what it means to stay relentless in the face of adversity and the invaluable life lessons learned on the track. Tune in as we explore the impact that coaches of sports impart on athletes, resonating even years beyond their athletic careers.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/jr22i2j9shdse4m4dt61v3b9/thumbnail-jr22i2j9shdse4m4dt61v3b9.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/o4a0muzflgduwg5spurewf1s-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Practicing Wellness as a Student-Athlete feat. USC Students!</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join Devi as she delves into an important discussion on mental wellness with student-athletes at the University of Southern California. Hosted by Exposition SC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying student-athlete voices, this panel conversation explores the intersection of sports and identity, faith, access to care, and the importance of supporting one another.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready to hear from student leaders Bryce Brock (USC Track &amp;amp; Field) and Claudia Shevitz (USC Lacrosse), alongside professional beach volleyball player Julia Scoles and Dr. Robby Rhodes, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor at USC&#39;s Keck School of Medicine. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they shed light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health and discovering one&#39;s Sparkle in the world of college athletics.&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">680cd52d-9bcc-4e1f-83e7-27ce780d58ba</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:01:15 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/n8n1hhynpwmvr8hw827bnl1x.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Devi as she delves into an important discussion on mental wellness with student-athletes at the University of Southern California. Hosted by Exposition SC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying student-athlete voices, this panel conversation explores the intersection of sports and identity, faith, access to care, and the importance of supporting one another.</p><p>Get ready to hear from student leaders Bryce Brock (USC Track &amp; Field) and Claudia Shevitz (USC Lacrosse), alongside professional beach volleyball player Julia Scoles and Dr. Robby Rhodes, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor at USC&#39;s Keck School of Medicine.</p><p>Together, they shed light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health and discovering one&#39;s Sparkle in the world of college athletics.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Practicing Wellness as a Student-Athlete feat. USC Students!</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/xd4k076a5csghl9ve38w8api-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>2645</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Devi as she delves into an important discussion on mental wellness with student-athletes at the University of Southern California. Hosted by Exposition SC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying student-athlete voices, this panel conversation explores the intersection of sports and identity, faith, access to care, and the importance of supporting one another.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready to hear from student leaders Bryce Brock (USC Track &amp;amp; Field) and Claudia Shevitz (USC Lacrosse), alongside professional beach volleyball player Julia Scoles and Dr. Robby Rhodes, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor at USC&#39;s Keck School of Medicine. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they shed light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health and discovering one&#39;s Sparkle in the world of college athletics.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><podcast:image href="https://assets.flightcast.com/V2Uploads/jjodrgo2m9wth3yww2mwo0pa/m73tnfq8zcfduo69blic581t/thumbnail-m73tnfq8zcfduo69blic581t.jpg" aspect-ratio="16/9"></podcast:image><podcast:transcript url="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/audio/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/lymqbjnk11q7x0jm8qe0968u-transcoded_transcription.json" type="application/json" language="en" rel="captions"></podcast:transcript></item><item><title>Breaking The (Runner&#39;s) High With Emily Timmer &amp; Chloe Towns</title><description>&lt;p&gt;​“Sparkle” is one’s happiness, passion, and self-worth. It is the fiery light within us all. Devi has always believed that everyone has a Sparkle that fuels who they are, but in moments of life, that Sparkle can be dimmed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​In honor of International Women’s Month, Devi kicked off the LA Marathon 2024 weekend at MoDa Studios on Abbot Kinney Blvd (Venice, CA) with Run Tech Club. She recorded the very first episode of Sparkle On during a live podcast recording with Emily Timmer (Filmmaker, Director, and Coach at Koreatown Run Club) and Chloe Towns (Co-Founder of Run Club).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the first episode, Devi reflects on how the sport of running shaped her identity during her teenage years. Many young athletes tie their identity to their sport.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Emily and Chloe are leaders in the LA running community and hold a wealth of wisdom about what it means to have a sport encapsulate their identity for better or for worse. They know the psychological detriment and the health risks, but they also know the light.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chloe discusses coming into the sport of running after her elite childhood career in Taekwondo, making Team USA, but ultimately choosing to pursue a college degree at UCLA. Emily shares how she competed in cross-country at a small liberal arts school on a full scholarship, but after battling years of injuries, she was diagnosed with a stress fracture and withdrew from school due to psychological distress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to all who attended the live event and supported the launch of &lt;em&gt;Sparkle On With Devi Jags. &lt;/em&gt;Special thanks to Run Tech Club, MoDa Studios, Skyduster Beer, and Swair for adding extra shimmer to the night!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SWAIR DISCOUNT CODE - SPARKLE20 for 20% off any purchase!&lt;/p&gt;</description><guid isPermaLink="no">b6fdb69b-4ac3-4bf1-b0ca-f8d75f351777</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:55:53 -0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episode.flightcast.com/j39h7vce2dlklzrnk0bxeo40.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>​“Sparkle” is one’s happiness, passion, and self-worth. It is the fiery light within us all. Devi has always believed that everyone has a Sparkle that fuels who they are, but in moments of life, that Sparkle can be dimmed.</p><p>​In honor of International Women’s Month, Devi kicked off the LA Marathon 2024 weekend at MoDa Studios on Abbot Kinney Blvd (Venice, CA) with Run Tech Club. She recorded the very first episode of Sparkle On during a live podcast recording with Emily Timmer (Filmmaker, Director, and Coach at Koreatown Run Club) and Chloe Towns (Co-Founder of Run Club).</p><p>For the first episode, Devi reflects on how the sport of running shaped her identity during her teenage years. Many young athletes tie their identity to their sport.</p><p>Emily and Chloe are leaders in the LA running community and hold a wealth of wisdom about what it means to have a sport encapsulate their identity for better or for worse. They know the psychological detriment and the health risks, but they also know the light.</p><p>Chloe discusses coming into the sport of running after her elite childhood career in Taekwondo, making Team USA, but ultimately choosing to pursue a college degree at UCLA. Emily shares how she competed in cross-country at a small liberal arts school on a full scholarship, but after battling years of injuries, she was diagnosed with a stress fracture and withdrew from school due to psychological distress.</p><p>Thank you to all who attended the live event and supported the launch of Sparkle On With Devi Jags. Special thanks to Run Tech Club, MoDa Studios, Skyduster Beer, and Swair for adding extra shimmer to the night!</p><p>SWAIR DISCOUNT CODE - SPARKLE20 for 20% off any purchase!</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:title>Breaking The (Runner&#39;s) High With Emily Timmer &amp; Chloe Towns</itunes:title><itunes:image href="https://files.flightcast.com/v3-imports/images/lylqq3ygbfzngpey9vqfcizc/tw6clzszc7o9p5s67adknk0h-cover.jpg"></itunes:image><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:duration>3616</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;​“Sparkle” is one’s happiness, passion, and self-worth. It is the fiery light within us all. Devi has always believed that everyone has a Sparkle that fuels who they are, but in moments of life, that Sparkle can be dimmed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​In honor of International Women’s Month, Devi kicked off the LA Marathon 2024 weekend at MoDa Studios on Abbot Kinney Blvd (Venice, CA) with Run Tech Club. She recorded the very first episode of Sparkle On during a live podcast recording with Emily Timmer (Filmmaker, Director, and Coach at Koreatown Run Club) and Chloe Towns (Co-Founder of Run Club).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the first episode, Devi reflects on how the sport of running shaped her identity during her teenage years. Many young athletes tie their identity to their sport.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Emily and Chloe are leaders in the LA running community and hold a wealth of wisdom about what it means to have a sport encapsulate their identity for better or for worse. They know the psychological detriment and the health risks, but they also know the light.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chloe discusses coming into the sport of running after her elite childhood career in Taekwondo, making Team USA, but ultimately choosing to pursue a college degree at UCLA. 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